Music Teacher

About the Role

To develop in each student an appreciation of the art of music as part of general culture; to teach techniques of vocal or instrumental music expression; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of music; to develop knowledge and skills in listening to and reading music.

Responsibilities

• Teaches skills in music appreciation, harmony, and explorations in music, and in instrumental music (band, orchestra, instrumental ensemble) and choral music (chorus, choir, choral ensemble) to students.
• Utilizes course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Plans a balanced music program, and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students.
• Controls the storage and use of school-owned property; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances.
• Evaluates each student's musical growth and performance, assessing each individual's contribution to the performance of the group.
• Plans, rehearses, and directs students in musical programs for school and community.
• Selects and requisitions books, musical instruments, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Cooperates with the school administration in providing musical programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies, and civic functions.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities related to music.
• Participates cooperatively with the principal or their designee to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

Requirements

• Possession of an appropriate degree.
• Pennsylvania Instructional Teaching Certificate.

Skills

• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with other employees, students, and parents.
• Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions for practical situations.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Ability to coordinate activities with related and specialist staff.
• Ability to develop and maintain required records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, parents, and the community.
• Good knowledge of procedures, practices, materials, and equipment required to provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Courteous and effective interaction with people.
• Cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented demeanor.
• Ability to maintain personal self-control in stressful situations.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and software.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day if assigned to an itinerant position.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand and sit.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Some driving is necessary; light lifting – up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
• Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderate to loud at times.
• Frequently required to interact with parents, public, and staff during and after the normal work day.
• The position requires meeting multiple demands from several people and exhibiting good human relation skills including courtesy, tact, and patience.