Teacher - K-5 General Music/Choir

About the role

The Bethel School District is seeking a music teacher who can lead and innovate in teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong instructional skills and a commitment to best practices in their field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans and develops an instructional program designed to meet the needs of individual and groups of students.
• Implements district approved curricula that is appropriate for content areas and integrates with State and federal learning standards.
• Reports incidents of child abuse, altercations, and substance abuse.
• Provides clear and focused instruction for all students by adapting and using a variety of teaching strategies.
• Provides on-going quality classroom-based assessments, and monitors students while using district/state assessment tools.
• Maintains a standard of student behavior for the purpose of providing an orderly, safe and productive learning environment.
• Communicates positively and regularly with students, parents and/or legal guardians.
• Maintains appropriate confidential reports, records, and files.
• Attends and participates in all staff meetings and extra curricular activities.
• Collaborates with special education program staff and specialists.

Requirements

Valid Washington State Teacher certification with appropriate endorsement(s): MUSIC and/or appropriate endorsement(s) to teach in this position. Strong instructional skills in vocal techniques preferred. Training and experience in Kodaly, Orff and/or Dalcroze preferred. Training and experience in directing age appropriate music productions preferred.

Qualifications

Must meet job specific Washington State and federal learning standards. Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques. Knowledge of current state assessments and graduation requirements. Knowledge and implementation of district adopted curricula. Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment. Knowledge of procedures/policies in the student referral process. Skill in classroom management, student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior. Skills in organizational techniques. Skill in reading, writing and oral communications. Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work. Ability to participate collaboratively in teams. Ability and commitment to work with a full range of students. Ability to be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population. Ability to follow district/school policies and the educational code of professional conduct. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff, students and parents from diverse, cultural backgrounds. Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills. Ability to effectively integrate technology resources into the curriculum. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to adapt to change and remain flexible. Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations. Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.

Skills

Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques. Knowledge of current state assessments and graduation requirements. Knowledge and implementation of district adopted curricula. Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment. Knowledge of procedures/policies in the student referral process. Skill in classroom management, student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior. Skills in organizational techniques. Skill in reading, writing and oral communications.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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