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Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District

Teacher, Elementary Music (Silver Lake Elementary)

Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, Grapevine, TX, United States

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Job Title: Teacher, Music Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Payscale

Dept./School: Silver Lake Elementary School Date Revised:

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with outstanding learning activities and experiences in music so they develop musical understanding and a love of music. The teacher will promote and encourage lifelong learning and participation in music beyond the elementary, middle, and high school settings.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification
  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university
  • Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for teaching music in an elementary setting
  • Demonstrated competency or potential as an elementary music teacher
Special Knowledge/Skills
  • Must be able to provide outstanding musical experiences and instill a love of music
  • Must have high expectations of their own work and the work of their students
  • Ability to instruct students and manage behavior in both classroom and ensemble settings
  • Knowledge of, or the potential to learn, specific elementary music teaching pedagogy and methods such as: the Orff method, Kodaly method, Dalcroze method, Suzuki method, vocal pedagogy for children, ear training, counting systems, and music theory
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team of co-curricular (specials) teachers at the campus and district level
  • Ability to work positively and collaboratively with parent support organizations
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • General knowledge of curriculum, instruction, scope, and sequence in an elementary music setting
  • Ensure the proper use, maintenance, and tracking of the school's instruments, equipment and inventory
  • Ability and willingness to provide outside of school activities to enhance students' musical experiences
Experience
  • At least one semester of student teaching or approved internship
Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Musical Performance
  • Provide high-quality musical performance opportunities for all children in the school
  • Prepare and present high-quality music performances for the school and community
Instructional Strategies
  • Effectively use instructional and rehearsal strategies
  • Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
  • Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
  • Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
  • Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
  • Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
  • Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
  • Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
  • Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s), student teacher(s), and volunteer(s)
Student Growth and Development
  • Monitor and encourage student growth and development
  • Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
  • Help students analyze and improve study and practice methods and habits
  • Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal evaluation
  • Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned
  • Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal
  • Be a positive role model for students
  • Support the mission of the school and district
Classroom Management and Organization
  • Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
  • Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
  • Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
  • Manage music class finances in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with district policy
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
  • Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
  • Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
  • Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
Professional Growth and Development
  • Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
  • Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
  • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with district and state policy
  • Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers.
Working Conditions
  • Maintain emotional control under stress
  • Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
  • Move instruments and sound equipment as able
  • Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment as able