District Itinerant Middle School Band Instructor (serving Mary E Britton Middle and Feeder elementary schools) 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Middle School Band Instructor helps students learn subject matter and skills that enable them to excel in a global society. The instructor meets and teaches assigned classes at designated locations and times, plans instruction responsive to students’ needs and abilities, creates an appropriate learning environment, and guides students toward curriculum goals. The role includes assessing student progress, maintaining required records and classroom order, protecting students and school property, and supporting district policies and instructional goals. The instructor maintains professional competence, participates in required meetings and committees, and demonstrates—or is willing to learn—communication in more than one language at novice proficiency. Other duties may be assigned. The position is listed as 1.0 FTE, with a 189-day teacher work calendar, and reports to the principal or designee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for the area and grade level of assignment.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Ability to communicate in more than one language or willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at novice proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Plan a program of study that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals; establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media suited to the location and students’ needs and capabilities.
• Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and conduct.
• Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required.
• Diagnose students’ learning disabilities and seek district specialist assistance as needed.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Support administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; establish classroom rules and maintain order fairly.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when reasonably required or requested.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional aides and volunteers and, with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend required staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate in more than one language or willingness to learn at novice proficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level