Vocal Music Teacher Grades 5-12
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Vocal Music Teacher Grades 5-12
BASE STARTING SALARY $46,540
PURPOSE: The Teacher creates a positive and professional learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students, and to guide students toward constructive and worthy citizenship. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Teacher must work closely with the parents, staff, and administration of USD #340.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university
Current Kansas Teaching Certificate
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
Required to regularly stand and talk and hear.
Irregular or extended hours on occasion.
Close and far vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Occasionally lift or move 40 pounds.
Frequent driving when assigned more than one building.
GENERAL
RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan and implement effective lessons, using time, materials and resources effectively and efficiently, striving to meet state standards for all learners.
Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback..
Display a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for individual differences.
Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.
Establish and maintain a positive climate for learning through appropriate classroom management, lesson planning, and knowledge of learner needs.
Provide supervision as needed ie. corridor, playground, etc.
Attend staff meetings, ranging from general to building, grade, subject matter level, or directed to individual student need.
Effectively participate in the development and updating of curriculum and instructional practices.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities and account for same in their care.
Coordinate and supervise field trips, as appropriate.
Request room maintenance, other than emergency or heat adjustment, through the Principal.
Admit pupils into the building only if the students are under appropriate supervision as defined by the Principal.
Assist with the activities of student organizations.
Attend and assist when necessary with school events such as musical programs, athletics, student recognition ceremonies, graduation, and open house.
Obtain advance approval of the Principal for all activities and expenditures.
Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
Other duties as assigned by the Principal or other Administrative Staff.