Band Teacher - Interim @ Southwest Middle
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Band Teacher plans, organizes, and presents instruction and instructional environments to help students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their educational and social development. The teacher provides verbal and/or visual instruction, individual and group instruction, and appropriate activities to meet student needs and school and district objectives. The role also includes evaluating students’ academic and social growth, maintaining records, communicating and conferencing with parents, collaborating with professional staff, and supporting school-wide activities. The position participates in cultural arts events and programs and performs other duties as assigned. The employee must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and be fully licensed as a Music Teacher (00800) or eligible for licensure. A strong background in the North Carolina Course of Study/Essential Standards is required. If offered the position, the prospective employee must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test. The position reports directly to the Principal and is classified as exempt. Salary follows the North Carolina Teacher’s Salary Schedule.
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/Essential Standards.
- Ability to assess student learning and use assessment data to inform teaching.
- 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, identify options, and make decisions based on facts.
- Ability to develop and compile records and reports and prepare correspondence, forms, and instructional materials in prescribed formats.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, explain procedures, and communicate information.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with parents, students, teachers, staff, and administrators.
- Ability to consult with parents, teachers, and the community to enhance student learning, collaborate across departments, and perform assigned non-instructional duties.
- Ability to adapt under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
- Knowledge of the growth and development of assigned students.
- Ability to use computers, copiers, calculators, and classroom tools and equipment.
- Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands to handle objects or controls, reach, talk, and hear; occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Required vision includes close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds and perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 25 pounds constantly.
- Visual acuity to prepare data, work with record processes, and perform extensive reading and research.
- If offered the position, pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.
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/Essential Standards.
- Develop and use instructional materials appropriate for students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
- Provide individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.
- Establish and maintain student-control standards needed for effective participation in activities.
- Evaluate students’ academic and social growth and maintain appropriate records.
- Provide instruction and activities aligned with school and district policies, goals, and objectives.
- Communicate with parents and hold conferences to discuss student progress and explain the school program.
- Identify student needs and collaborate with professional staff to assess and help address health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Create an effective learning environment using displays such as bulletin boards and interest centers.
- Maintain professional competence through district in-service activities, professional growth activities, and university courses.
- Work with the appropriate administrator to develop an evaluation method consistent with district guidelines.
- Select and requisition instructional materials and maintain inventory records.
- Cooperate in school-wide supervision of students during activities outside the classroom.
- 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.
