Art Teacher Art Teacher

Fulton Schools

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and coordinates general music activities; including but not limited to music theory, AP music theory, music technology, piano, or guitar. Supports each participant in achieving a higher level of personal skill, fosters an enhanced appreciation for music, and increases student musical capability through practice. Provides students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular music activities; Ensures compliance with all state and district regulations and requirements.Essential Duties Teaches general music classes such as; music theory, AP music theory, music technology, piano or guitar. Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned Collaborates with Orchestra, Chorus, Band and Drama teachers to provide students with integrated experiences Conducts on-going assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and Fulton Board of Education board policy Manages administration of a highly successful and supportive booster organization Works collaboratively with feeder school band directors to recruit and retain students at the high school Communicates budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs Coordinates fundraising activities and manages funds if appropriate and necessary Oversees process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all music equipment used to teach general music Accompanies and supervises students on out-of-town trips Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Maintains emotional control under stress Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership Accounts for student attendance and punctuality Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities Maintains professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university in Music Education
Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate
Minimum 3 years of successful teaching of dance techniques experience required
Ability to collaborate with staff in an extremely active performing arts environment is essential
Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Classroom management skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Nice To Haves

Experience at the high school level preferred

Responsibilities

Teaches general music classes such as; music theory, AP music theory, music technology, piano or guitar.
Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences
Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
Collaborates with Orchestra, Chorus, Band and Drama teachers to provide students with integrated experiences
Conducts on-going assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and Fulton Board of Education board policy
Manages administration of a highly successful and supportive booster organization
Works collaboratively with feeder school band directors to recruit and retain students at the high school
Communicates budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs
Coordinates fundraising activities and manages funds if appropriate and necessary
Oversees process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all music equipment used to teach general music
Accompanies and supervises students on out-of-town trips
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintains emotional control under stress
Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
Maintains professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator