Middle School Dance Teacher

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing and provide interventions/ extensions based on student needs.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Aid in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Communication

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Lead by example in models of commitment to excellence, connecting with all, and investing in growth.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Prolonged standing;
• Frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting;
• Motion: Frequent walking;
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may occasionally lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Factors

• Work inside, may work outside;
• Regular exposure to noise.

Tools/Equipment Used

• Personal computer and peripherals;
• Standard instructional equipment;