K-8 Music/Choir Teacher SY24/25 Job at South Bend Community School Corporation i

South Bend Community School Corporation | South Bend, IN 46601

SALARY: Teacher Contract

CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year

POSITION SUMMARY

The Music Teacher is a highly qualified and state certified teacher responsible for delivering general music content in a differentiated manner that is aligned with the Indiana Academic Standards in Music.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Have a working knowledge of best practices in Music Education, arts integration, and Indiana Academic Standards in Music, while implementing a curriculum based in creativity.
• Guide, motivate and engage students in learning, including understanding the principles of music, music reading, musicianship, and specific vocal and performance skills through solo and ensemble practice and performances.
• Enhance symbolic communication, promote self-esteem, self-motivation, aesthetic awareness, cultural exposure, creativity, improved emotional expression and social harmony, relationships, team-building, cooperation, self-confidence and providing an avenue for building performance competencies.
• Make use of quality vocal literature in diverse styles appropriate in difficulty and range for students.
• Maintain a safe classroom, using appropriate classroom management skills.
• Complete and maintain all required student records.
• Utilize the SBCSC technology, as required.
• Attend and participate in required staff meetings and building-wide trainings and initiatives.
• Plan, rehearse, and direct students in a minimum of two concerts per year (Semester I, Semester II) at the building level. These performances should include all performance classes.
• Rehearsals should be held a minimum of one day per week. The choir should be involved in the building level concerts.
• Prepare students to perform for additional community/extra-curricular concerts, when scheduled.
• Utilize instructional materials/resources recommended for the district.
• Participate in all Fine Arts Vocal Music recruiting events.
• Attend corporation Fine Arts and Primary Music staff meetings, as scheduled.
• Provide for music/choir participation at school-related and community events, such as concerts, recruiting performances, community outreach, etc.
• Assist with compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Coordinate fundraising activities and management of funds, as needed.
• Facilitate cleaning, repairing, and storing all music supplies/equipment.
• Develop and implement plans for music program and show written evidence of preparation, including lesson plans, as required.
• Conduct ongoing formative and summative assessments of student achievement.
• Accompany and supervise students on field trips, when necessary.
• Maintain open communication and professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business.
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed and highly-qualified in the area of General Music, all grades.
• Ability to manage a budget and supplies.
• Knowledge of state, district and school policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret district policies, procedures and data.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in an urban environment preferred.
• Must not currently be on a Performance Improvement Plan.
• Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to handle stress. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours.
• Ability to speak fluently in both English and Spanish strongly recommended.