High School Music Teachers Cahokia Unit School District #187

Position:

High School Music Teacher

Learning Objectives:

Developing and maintaining IEPs, assessing student learning, adapting curriculum, collaborating with other educators, and encouraging students.

Job Description

TEACHING PROCEDURES

1. Different types of instructional techniques are used within the classroom.
2. Demonstrates the ability to focus on and utilize current events in learning situations.
3. Varies motivational techniques to hold pupils’ attention in the classroom.
4. Displays skill in questioning to elicit appropriate student response.
5. Makes effective use of required and supplemental instructional materials.
6. Uses positive reinforcement to encourage learning on the part of students.
7. Introduces lessons effectively.
8. Conducts summaries and reviews in an effective manner.
9. Maintains a balance of teacher/pupil participation and interaction.
10. Demonstrates the ability to communicate with students by giving clear, explicit directions and explanations.
11. Constructs tests which measure skills taught in classroom based upon the goals and objectives of the lesson.
12. Establishes appropriate lesson plans and class presentations for the age level and grade under instruction.
13. Guides pupils into efficient study habits.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

1. Teacher presents evidence of having a classroom management plan.
2. Communicates to students what the expectations are concerning:
   1. rules of the classroom.
   2. cooperation and participation in classroom activities and discussions.
   3. classroom assignments and/or homework.
3. Handles routine problems within the classroom utilizing the classroom management plan.
4. Maintains neatness and orderliness in the classroom.
5. Demonstrates concern for the care of district-owned educational materials and equipment.
6. Evinces good judgment in sending students to the office.

LESSON PREPARATION

1. Lesson plans are well planned and in evidence.
2. Lesson materials are organized in an orderly fashion.
3. A variety of instructional materials is used.
4. Evidence of varied activities that account for individual differences.
5. Objectives are apparent from lesson plans.
6. Consistency of lesson planning is in evidence.

STUDENT RESPONSE TO CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION

1. The general classroom climate allows students to attend to and participate in the lesson presentation.
2. Class group settings are used to introduce new topics, concepts, or generalized studies. Students are attentive, with opportunities for class discussion and interaction.
3. Students are given opportunities to work independently on meaningful tasks that derive from and contribute to the planned activities of the group.
4. Students may be observed working among different instructional or activity areas and appear to be actively involved in learning.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

1. Makes a neat, professional, and personal appearance.
2. Exhibits personal qualities that promote a good learning climate.
3. Adapts to the changing social climate of the classroom as it occurs.
4. Evinces enthusiasm for the pupils in the classroom.
5. Uses appropriate voice inflections for the given classroom setting.
6. Evinces a sense of humor when appropriate in the classroom setting.
7. Exhibits proper English usage in the classroom.
8. Maintains poise and self-control in the classroom.
9. Shows empathetic understanding for pupil concerns.

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

1. Evinces enthusiasm for teaching.
2. Maintains a cooperative attitude toward the school setting.
3. Exhibits dependability and punctuality while fulfilling teaching obligations.
4. Exhibits mature judgment when dealing with students.
5. Projects tact and courtesy in the classroom and in dealing with parents.
6. Shows persistence and initiative in striving to improve teaching techniques.
7. Attains the respect of students in the classroom.
8. Works to get along with fellow colleagues.
9. Strives to develop a positive line of communication between teacher, student, and parent.
10. Exhibits professionalism in conduct in all school settings.
11. Is sensitive to the need for keeping confidential information.
12. Assumes responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school.
13. Exercises responsibility for student management, both in the building and on school grounds.
14. Assumes necessary non-instructional responsibilities.

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