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Middle School Music Teacher Job at Focused Staffing in Chester

Focused Staffing, Chester, PA, US, 19013

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Job Description

Job Description
Certified Middle School Music Teacher (Certified/Uncertified)
Rate: $40 to $50 per hour
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Music Teacher to educate, motivate, and inspire middle school students for our partner school.

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 (preferred)

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