Music Teacher

About the role

Provide a high quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual; uphold the mission and values of Aspire Public Schools and contribute to our goal that every student in California has access to a high quality public education.

Essential Functions

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
• Absess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
• Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education.
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Aspire Public Schools.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
• Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks.
• Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data.
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community.

Minimum Educational Level & Certifications/Licensure

• Bachelor's Degree.
• K-8 Single Subject: Music Credential preferred; 9-12 Single Subject: Music required.
• English Language Learner Authorization required 9-12 NCLB Highly Qualified required.
• K-12 Experience required: 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred.