Band Teacher - Interim @ Southwest Middle

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Band Teacher plans, organizes, and presents instruction and learning environments that support students’ subject-matter learning and educational and social development. The position teaches the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards, develops suitable instructional materials, provides individual and group instruction, and evaluates students’ academic and social progress. The teacher communicates with parents, collaborates with professional staff, maintains student and instructional records, and supports student activities and school-wide supervision. The role also includes participating in professional development, committees, and local, regional, and state cultural arts events and programs. The employee reports directly to the Principal. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and be fully licensed as a Music Teacher (00800) or eligible for licensure. If offered the position, the prospective employee must pass a health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Fully licensed as a Music Teacher (00800) or eligible for licensure.
Strong background in the North Carolina Course of Study and Essential Standards.
Ability to assess students and use assessment data for teaching and learning.
Ability to meet the needs of all learners, plan and improve instruction, manage instructional time and student behavior, and monitor student performance.
Ability to analyze situations, make decisions based on facts, and develop records and reports.
Ability to use classroom equipment and tools, including computers, copiers, and calculators.
Ability to communicate, read and prepare correspondence and instructional materials, and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with parents, students, teachers, staff, and administrators.
Ability to adapt under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
Understanding of the growth and development of assigned students.
Must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test if offered a position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Experience with Smartboard and other forms of technology.

Responsibilities

Teach the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards.
Develop and use instructional materials suitable for students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
Provide individual and group instruction to meet students’ needs and motivate assigned students.
Establish and maintain student-control standards to support effective participation in activities.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth and maintain appropriate records.
Provide instruction and activities that meet school and district policies, goals, and objectives.
Communicate with parents and hold conferences to discuss individual student progress and explain the school program.
Identify student needs and cooperate with professional staff to assess and help address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Create an effective learning environment, including functional and attractive displays.
Maintain professional competence through district in-service activities, professional growth, and university courses.
Participate with the appropriate administrator in developing the method of evaluation in accordance with district guidelines.
Select and requisition instructional materials and maintain inventory records.
Cooperate in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities.
Participate in faculty and district committees and sponsor student activities.
Participate in local, regional, and state cultural arts events and programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.