East Hartford High School is hiring: Long Term Substitute General Music Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Music - General

Date Posted:
1/7/2025

Location:
Norris Elementary School

Date Available:
As soon as possible

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Long Term Substitute General Music Teacher
Norris Elementary School
Effective Date: As soon as possible
Salary: Per Contract

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered:

• Online Application
• Letter of Interest (should include background information)
• Resume
• Copy of Certification
• Official Transcripts
• Three Current Letters of Recommendation

TITLE: Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certified in subject area
2. Bachelor’s degree required
3. Student teaching, substitute teaching, or teaching in private school
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Principal or supervisor

SUPERVISES: Students in class

JOB GOAL:
To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to the students
7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
14. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance
16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
18. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month year. Salary and work year established by the EHEA contract.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.