UPPER ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATION TEACHER Job at Wayne County Schoo

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Music - Vocal

Date Posted:
10/25/2024

Location:
Riverside Middle School

Date Available:
2024/2025

Closing Date:
11/08/2024

District:
Crestwood School District
UPPER ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATION TEACHER

JOB GOAL:

• Upper Elementary/Middle School Music Teachers provide students with basic vocal instruction and teach them about various instruments, including percussion, brass, woodwinds and string instruments. They use hands-on activities to teach children pitch, rhythm and music notation. They will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and ability for creative expression through music.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree or Higher.
• Valid School Teaching Certificate with Music or Music Education

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students utilizing a course of study adopted by the School District and/or site.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional skills and methods; vary instructional modes to accommodate student needs, interests, learning style, and ability levels; provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students
• Instructs students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the School District.
• Plans, rehearses, and directs students in the performance of musical programs for the school.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans a balanced music program, and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Familiarize the students with the basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, chords, scales, rhythm, etc.
• Acquaint the students with different music genres such as jazz, classical, techno, pop, folk, etc.
• Maintains school standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive environment, in cooperation with the school administration
• Selects and recommends requisitions for equipment/instruments and instructional supplies; Instructs students in proper care and use of materials and equipment/instruments; organize storage areas and control use of materials and equipment/instruments to prevent loss or abuse
• Introduce students to a variety of instruments and give them a short brief-up about their cultural importance
• Perform basic student attendance accounting and maintain and submit upon request, accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Prepare and maintain lesson plans with identified learning objectives
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and district meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

EVALUATION: Annual

SALARY: Commensurate with Crestwood Federation of Teachers Contract

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2024-2025 School Year

DEADLINE: November 8, 2024

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Qualified and interested persons must apply online by going to the Crestwood Home page under employment. Please include a letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation, copy of certificate(s) and transcripts. We no longer accept paper applications delivered via mail, in person, faxed, or email. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Crestwood Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by those assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Administration reserves the right to amend the change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

The Crestwood Board of Education is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and to the provision of equity in its educational programs, services and activities for all students and employees. The Crestwood School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information in employment or in its programs and activities.