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2024-25 General Music - Elementary Job at Delaware Schools Consortium in Dover

Delaware Schools Consortium, Dover, DE, United States, 19904


Position Type:
Elementary School/Music Teacher

Date Posted:
1/24/2024

Location:
Capital Administrative Office

Date Available:
August 2024

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Capital School DistrictDescription: General Music Teacher

Location: Elementary School TBD


Terms of Employment: 10 Month Employee - temporary if hired after start of school year

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary: Current teacher salary schedule

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Meets certification requirements of the State of Delaware for Teacher of Music K-12.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Teaches skills in music understanding/appreciation, harmony, explorations in music and choral music to elementary pupils.
  • Plans/executes a balanced music program and organizes class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
  • Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the music curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
  • Encourages students to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible.
  • Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
  • Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments and equipment to prevent loss or abuse. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
  • Evaluates each pupil's musical growth, performance, and musical understanding. Assesses each individual's contribution to the performance of the group.
  • Selects appropriate music, books and instructional aides to enhance learning and requisitions musical instruments and instructional supplies as necessary.
  • Cooperation with Building Principal and staff in providing musical programs for school assemblies, open house, parent meetings and seasonal programs.
  • Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
  • To communicate with parents on pupil progress.
  • With notice and consistent with employment commitments, is available to students and parents, within reason, for educational related purposes outside the instructional day
  • Other duties as assigned by the principal.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements:
  • Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
  • Tuberculin Test and physical
  • Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck
Application Procedures
Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at 302-857-4215.

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone (302) 672-1500