Teacher, 7-12 Band

About the Role

The teacher, specializing in 7-12 band, strings/orchestra, or choral music, performs instructional work with limited decision-making discretion to instruct classes and assist students in developing instrumental techniques, music reading, and performance. This role involves implementing Board of Education policies under the direction of the school principal.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Follow the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards.
• Create a culture of effectiveness by setting high standards and expectations for all students.
• Assist school administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develop and enforce reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure.
• Create an engaging classroom environment that enables students to achieve learning objectives.
• Plan and implement a music program that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students, aligned with the NC Essential Standards for Music.
• Utilize a variety of instructional methods and adapt music instruction to benefit all students.
• Integrate appropriate music technologies into instruction.
• Assess and analyze student work and learning using a variety of methods.
• Utilize a consistent, fair, and supportable grading system.
• Collaborate with other arts staff and classroom teachers for arts integration and curriculum alignment.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of musical equipment using the Materials Management Inventory System (MMIS).
• Keep all instruments in playing condition and maintain necessary forms and records.
• Pursue personal professional development and growth opportunities.
• Perform safety drills and maintain a safe instructional environment.
• Communicate program needs to the principal.
• Collaborate with principals, colleagues, and feeder school music staff to ensure program continuity.
• Seek alternative funding sources to supplement program needs.
• Coordinate field trips as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including CMS policies, rules, and regulations, and the CMS Strategic Plan.
• Knowledge of Common Core, NC Essential Standards, and the North Carolina Testing Program (End of Course Testing).
• Knowledge of General Statute 115C of NC State Law concerning Public Education and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• Knowledge of secondary music curriculum principles, standards, and expectations.
• Knowledge of how to utilize data and information to make instructional decisions.
• Knowledge of learning styles, curriculum development, program evaluation, instructional strategies, classroom management, and learning assessment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computers and software, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment, or software related to music instruction.
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to recognize various learning styles and appropriate levels of intellectual and social development.
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment.