Secondary Band Teacher

What You'll Be Doing

• Plans a balanced music program and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Utilizes a repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
• Controls the storage and use of school-owned property; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances.
• Evaluates each pupil’s musical growth and performance, assessing each individual’s contribution to the performance of the group.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities related to music.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Participates in facility committees and sponsorship of student activities.
• Supervises students in out-of-class activities.

What You'll Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year College or University.
• Missouri Teaching Certification – Instrument Music (K-12), or Vocal Music (K-12).

Physical Demands

• Sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers;
• Bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Terms of Employment

• 8 hours per day;
• 5 days/week;
• 187 workdays,
• In person

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS;
• Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.