H. S. MUSIC TEACHER with Theater Experience

Promotes and nurtures the education of students by working collaboratively with parents and fellow educators in planning and tailoring courses of study in music.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed the State Music Standard in the three broad strands of the Create, Relate, and Evaluate.
• Emphasize experiencing music education within the cultural context of the arts as well as the traditional components of music.
• Provide a variety of learning experiences so that students demonstrate skills and concepts learned through performances, portfolios, and various communication mediums.
• Engage learners in differentiated learning experiences for a range of skill levels and developmental needs, managing multiple instructional activities simultaneously when appropriate.
• Coordinate music instruction with other teachers and assist classroom teachers with integrating music into the instructional program.
• Review and recommend modifications to the music curriculum periodically to align with Arizona Music Standards and Core Knowledge sequence.
• Plan and supervise three quarterly community celebrations with visual arts and physical education teachers.
• Provide and supervise opportunities for students to demonstrate skills and talents, including events outside normal work hours (evenings and weekends).
• Instruct students in the proper and safe use of music equipment and materials.
• Prepare orders for music supplies and equipment within the approved budget and maintain an inventory of all supplies.
• Maintain music equipment in safe working condition.
• Recommend budget needs to the Principal or designated supervisor.
• Serve as a role model by cultivating personal musical talents and creating musical work.
• Mentor students with behavioral and/or academic difficulties.
• Organize and supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.
• Organize and supervise community music events with the Paideia Family Center.
• Maintain classroom order by adhering to school-wide and classroom discipline guidelines.
• Consult with professionals regarding learning disabilities, drug/alcohol abuse, social adjustment, or child abuse.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy educational environment by following standards and legal regulations.
• Counsel students with academic difficulties and utilize school Response to Intervention (RTI) resources.
• Keep parents informed through records of music performance, attendance, and social acclimation, reporting at parent-teacher conferences.
• Provide student support services by monitoring halls, playground, and lunchroom, and sponsoring student organizations or activities.
• Update job knowledge by attending faculty meetings, participating in educational opportunities, and maintaining professional networks.
• Enhance the school's reputation by accepting ownership for new requests and exploring opportunities to add value.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Music.
• Teacher Certification.
• Passed the AEPA in the content area; SEI Endorsement preferred.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Excellent experience teaching diverse students in music, unless entering through an alternative certification program.
• Experience teaching struggling students of diversity.
• Working knowledge of Arizona state standards in Music.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-stakes environment.
• Outstanding instructional skills, including motivating and challenging students while maintaining classroom order.
• Demonstrated expertise in music instruction.
• Strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement.
• Belief that all students should be held to high academic and content standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Demonstrated professionalism, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude and drive for personal excellence.
• Problem-solving ability.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Perform tasks involving carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Require significant fine finger dexterity.
• Regularly sit, walk, and stand as part of usual job functions.

Pay

$50,000 - $62,000 yearly salary plus a $2,000 signing bonus.