Music Teacher @ Gomm Elementary School Full-Time Standard

Summary Description

A classroom teacher under the supervision of an administrator will implement school board policy regarding the educational curriculum of a particular instructional division or unit. The teacher may teach one or more subjects.

Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources

• Designs coherent instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards

• Creates an environment of respect and rapport

• Organizes physical space to create a safe, accessible, and resource-rich environment

• Manages classroom procedures and student behavior

• Establishes a culture for learning

• Demonstrates cultural competency

• Communicates learning expectations to students

• Engages students in learning

• Utilizes questioning and discussion techniques

• Embeds assessment in instruction

• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness

• Demonstrates familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Employment Standards

• Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience in teaching would provide the required knowledge and skills. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with student teaching experience and/or

• Experience: Three (3) years of verified contracted teaching experience with a Bachelor's Degree and the ability to obtain a valid teaching license in Nevada.

• Knowledge of: Child development; behavior and characteristics of students; subject area and/or credential area of teaching; effective teaching skills; planning and organizing; supervision and control; assessment and diagnosis; interpersonal relations.

• Skill at: Creating an effective environment for learning, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, counselors, and other staff members. The ability to establish and maintain standard of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Effective utilization of technology in instruction, planning, data-based decision making and monitoring of student achievement.

• Licenses/Certificates: Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Nevada teaching license in the relevant subject area/and or grade level.

Special Considerations

• The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
• The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.