1/2 Time Band Instructor

Tahlequah Public Schools•Tahlequah, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The classroom teacher has a significant influence on students. This role requires developing competencies and accepting responsibility in several key areas: acting as a responsible citizen by instilling respect for the USA and democratic ideals, understanding and caring for children by addressing their needs and fostering self-confidence, and excelling in classroom planning, organization, and creating a positive atmosphere. The teacher must also maintain a professional attitude, continuously seek professional growth, and uphold high personal standards. This position involves working harmoniously with colleagues, participating in extracurricular activities, and engaging with parents and the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with appropriate teaching certificate in the area of subjects taught
Good health
Clean, neat appearance
Regular and prompt attendance in school
Breadth of interest (community, profession, pupils)
Self-control (calmness, dignity, poise, reserve)
Good judgment (discretion, foresight, insight, intelligence)
Leadership (initiative, self-confidence)
Forcefulness (courage, decisiveness, firmness, independence, purpose)
Scholarship (intellectual curiosity)
Honesty
Adaptability
Enthusiasm (alertness, inspiration, spontaneity)
Open mindedness
Industry (patience, perseverance)
Cooperation (helpfulness, loyalty)
Consideration (appreciativeness, courtesy, kindness, sympathy, tact, unselfishness)

Responsibilities

Teach a true sense of respect and allegiance to the United States of America
Base the instructional program around the concept that the fundamental purpose of public education is to produce an enlightened citizenry
Provide opportunities for students to make responsible decisions based upon reliable facts and information
Develop in students the power of critical thinking
Stress the concept of individual responsibility inherent in a democracy
Instill in pupils those rudiments of good citizen-ship; namely, love and respect for each other, their homes, their school, and their country
Carefully examine and make use of all available evidence concerning each child, e.g., tests, health records, socioeconomic evidence and permanent records
Be familiar with pupils' interests and their anxieties
Help pupils develop a sense of security and self confidence
Find time to allow for a student's personal needs as a part of stimulating his/her intellectual growth
Seek to motivate children so their interests will broaden and deepen to expand their self-education throughout life
Be fair to the child who conforms and the one who does not
Respect the diversity of religious beliefs of all pupils
Plan so that maximum learning will be achieved for each student
Organize and prepare lesson plans as directed by the building principal
Apply known and accepted principles of child growth and development
Be informed and current on the subject matter
Organize so that every child can understand the purposes of the lesson
Provide a challenge for the fast learner and, at the same time, instruction for the slower learning child
Be willing to try new and different teaching techniques and materials
Ensure there is evidence of purposeful activity in the classroom
Interest and challenge the students to the extent that every child is anxious to participate in the lesson
Stimulate pupils to think, to evaluate information and to substantiate conclusions
Ensure the physical aspect of the classroom is conducive to successful learning, i.e., attractive bulletin boards, neatness of the room, and work areas to meet individual needs
Be considerate of pupils' feelings; refrain from the use of sarcasm or ridicule in front of the rest of the class
Allow no "put-downs" from students
Command the respect of the pupils
Be able to work harmoniously with colleagues
Accept responsibility and offer services for extra-curricular activities that would contribute to the welfare of students and the profession
Attend inservice workshops/meetings offering opportunity for professional growth
Strive to make continuous educational advancement in one's teaching field through study and/or travel
Welcome suggestions on how to improve self and teaching
Be aware of improved methods of teaching in the subject matter area
Constantly re-evaluate teaching in the light of the children's achievements
Welcome constructive evaluation of professional performance
Contribute to and participate in educational associations and societies whose memberships are available
Perform other duties as may be requested by the principal
Keep records accurately and neatly
Follow through on administrative policies and requests
Work wisely and effectively with parents and other adults, both within the staff and within the community
Participate in community-school activities
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/principal