Focused Staffing is hiring: Middle School Music Teacher in Chester

Job Summary:

The Music Teacher is responsible for teaching music education to students, helping pupils grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences. These include singing, moving to music, playing instruments, listening, and performing other duties directly related to this job description.

Essential Functions:

• Develops daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented and aligned with curriculum and integrate technology; maintains pace of learning and provides opportunities for student differences; and checks for student understanding and conveys appropriately high expectations for students
• Carefully plans for substitute teachers when unable to attend school and relate lessons to the state content standards in the core content areas as well as in specific content area
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and work toward meeting the standards; maintains accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance; and completes progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled using automated systems
• Promotes a high rate of student interest and constructively provides prompt and specific feedback and opportunities for active participation; demonstrates fairness and consistency in dealing with students; and speaks and writes clearly, correctly, and at an appropriate level for student understanding
• Complies with policies, regulations, and procedures of the school; communicates effectively with parents and works collaboratively with staff
• Displays high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establishes and maintains an acceptable attendance record; and participates in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom
• Continues to grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development in specific areas of interest and/or need and coaching and feedback from administrators and peers
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education; advanced degree preferred
• Previous teaching experience preferred
• Commendable history of effective leadership, extra-curricular participation, an acceptable attendance record, and exemplary performance
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (ChildLine)
• FBI Fingerprint Check

Certificates/Licenses:

• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certification in Music Education PK-12 (required)

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

• Mastery of the necessary content knowledge and skills to successfully teach assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) and deliver exceptional standards-based instruction in assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) that ensures academic growth for all students, including those with special needs
• Proficiency in automated student information systems for progress and grade reporting and class work documentation and ability to integrate technology into instructional delivery
• Exceptional classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, leadership, and technical skills and the ability to utilize differentiated instructional methods to engage students in positive learning experiences
• The principles, practices, and methods of grade-level education
• Subject-specific expertise
• The contents, materials, methodologies, and practices utilized within education at the respective grade level, with an emphasis on enrichment education
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)
• Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTII)
• Critical thinking methodologies and problem-solving techniques
• Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Assess students’ needs and learning styles and to design appropriate differentiated instruction to meet their needs
• Use and apply simulations and technological innovations in the classroom in pursuit of instructional strategies
• Facilitate inquiry-based learning as well as whole class, small group, and individual instruction, driven by student needs
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, supportive staff, parents and students
• Outstanding ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships