Teacher on Special Assignment - Music Teacher
Salinas City Elementary - Salinas, California, United States, 93911![Salinas City Elementary](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
Work at Salinas City Elementary
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Overview
PRIMARY FUNCTION
A TSA, who instructs elementary students in vocal music and basic music theory and knowledge as outlined in the California Visual and Performing Arts Standards.
RESPONSIBLE TO
Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services or designee
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Instruct students in vocal music of various styles and historical backgrounds• Teach basic music theory and knowledge as outlined in the California Visual and Performing Arts Standards• Plan, rehearse and direct special programs at each school to which assigned; plan, rehearse and coordinate instruction and District-wide performances with other District music teachers• Maintain equipment used by students• Schedule school site classes, collaborating with site administration• Evaluate and select music for program of instruction aligned to California Visual and Performing Arts Standards• Evaluate performance and notify classroom teachers of grades to be entered on individual records and report cards• Maintain proper control and a suitable learning environment in assigned classes; cooperates with the school administration and staff in providing such control and environment in buildings and on the groundsProvide activities through which students may develop attitudes, work habits and personal qualifications essential to effective learningQUALIFICATIONSThorough knowledge of and ability to teach music techniques and proper care of equipment; ability to perform on at least one standard orchestral instrument or voice; ability to conduct, detect and correct errors, convey correct musical interpretation to musical performing groups, and ability to read and teach written musicAbility to modify instruction to meet student needsUnderstanding of the physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth patterns of studentsCapacity to work effectively with students, parents, District personnel, and community representatives in providing a suitable educational programAbility to properly use and care for the materials, supplies, and equipment employed in teaching musicMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS• The appropriate California Single Subject teaching credential, CLAD and/or BCLAD equivalent• Emphasis or minor in music preferred• A minimum of three years of classroom experience• Bilingual/Bicultural preferred
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS• Ability to see for the purpose of reading correspondence, documents and other printed matter.• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels in person and/or on the telephone.• Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and discussions.• Dexterity, sufficient to write, use telephone.• Work involves considerable use of computer terminal with video display and long periods of intense concentration.• Performs occasional lifting.
Board Adopted: 6/9/08
Requirements / Qualifications
Appropriate California Multiple Subject Teaching CredentialEmphasis or minor in music requiredCLAD or EL AuthorizationBilingual/Bicultural preferred
ResumeLetter of IntroductionLetter of Recommendation (3)
Comments and Other Information
$5,000Signing Bonus
A Pre-Employment Signing Bonus will be paid to successful candidates who:
Hold a Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject Credential
Payable in 2 installments of $2,500 for the 2024-2025 school year and the 2025-2026 school year.