Music/ Choir Grades 6-8

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for teaching assigned subject area using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, LRSD Curriculum Guides, and other appropriate learning activities. The role involves planning, preparing, and delivering instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences, establishing a culture of learning, and employing a variety of instructional techniques. The teacher will integrate STEM concepts and inquiry methodologies, and effectively infuse technology into instructional activities. Professional responsibilities include reflecting on teaching, maintaining accurate records, communicating with families, contributing to the school and district, and growing professionally. The position requires the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period and to be physically present at the assigned work with only infrequent unexcused absences.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university teacher education program.
Arkansas teacher’s license appropriate for level and/or subject area assignment.
Competence in the total teaching experience demonstrated in the submission of an electronic portfolio that highlights designing coherent instruction, the use of questioning and discussion techniques, engaging students in learning, and the incorporation of technology in the classroom.
Relevant teaching experience.
Working knowledge of relevant technology.

Responsibilities

Teaches assigned subject area using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, LRSD Curriculum Guides, and other appropriate learning activities.
Communicates effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the District.
Plans, prepares, and delivers instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences, demonstrating pedagogy, knowledge of students, instructional goals, knowledge of resources, coherent instruction, and assessing student learning.
Establishes a culture of learning: managing classroom procedure and student behavior, as well as organizing physical space.
Applies appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved – communicating with students, using questioning and discussion techniques, engaging students in learning, using assessment in instruction, utilizing technology, etc.
Integrates STEM concepts and inquiry methodologies into units and lessons.
Effectively infuses technology into instructional activities and the overall learning experiences.
Develops and adheres to professional responsibilities – reflecting on teaching, maintaining accurate records, communication with families, contributing to the assigned School and the District at large, growing and developing professionally, showing professionalism, using data to inform instruction, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned.