Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
Teacher, Elementary Music (Silver Lake Elementary)
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, Grapevine, TX, United States
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
Musical Performance
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
- 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
- At least one semester of student teaching or approved internship
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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers.
- 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