Strings Music Teacher - Lewiston Middle School

SUMMARY

Instructs students in general music in one or two buildings. Provides engaging lessons following district curriculum. Stays current in music education and instructional methods. Serves as an active member of the school staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at designated times.
• Fulfills curriculum aligned to state/national standards.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Uses behavior management approaches consistent with district and building philosophy.
• Stays current in music education field.
• Maintains appropriate record keeping and grades.
• Takes an active role in professional learning community work.
• May transport materials to specific buildings, arrange and set up classrooms.
• Maintains inventory of instruments and equipment, budgets for and requisitions supplies.
• Plans and directs performances.
• Supervises classroom and students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Education.
• Maine certified endorsement #614.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Continuous standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, and using manual dexterity and finger dexterity.
• Pushing or lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Established in a quiet and noisy environment and able to tell where a sound is coming from.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.