Music Teacher

Englewood Schools•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This assignment provides education to students, grades K-6, inspiring attitudes that promote music appreciation and expressionism in and out of the learning environment. Provide education of music history/traditions, techniques, and creations. Arrange and facilitate student musicals/productions. Provide systematic academic intervention and enrichment for students. Deliver inclusive instruction integrating students of all levels and abilities. Encourage parent/guardian involvement in student learning through open houses, volunteering, parent/teacher conferences, etc. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Music Education.
English fluency will be determined through the interview process and licensure.
Valid Colorado Driver's License.
Valid Colorado Teaching License with a Music endorsement and an Elementary Education endorsement through passing CO PLACE or CO PRAXIS, or CDE approved out of state content exam .
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
Possesses computer and technology skills.
Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers.
Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
Communicates effectively with the School District community.
Skilled in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions.
Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
Maintains confidentiality.
Upholds a generally positive attitude.
Complies with all District policies and procedures.
Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

Create a positive learning environment and effective management structures to purposefully promote and foster effective teaching, learning, and student achievement.
Create an instructional learning environment that establishes routines and provides for student engagement through questioning, speculation, and originality.
Collaborate with specialists and provide unique learning opportunities such as inclusion and research based effective practices for students with special needs.
Promote a learning environment respecting the dignity of the child that is perceived by students as fair and consistent.
Incorporate additional learning opportunities for advanced and non-proficient students.
Ensure all classroom processes, procedures and data collection are highly organized and effective with optimal use of instructional time.
Motivate, engage, and empower learners to track and monitor his/her learning.
Design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes aligned with 21st Century learning.
Collaborate with educators from other grades or subject areas to establish links between disciplines and influence school-wide curriculum and teaching practice.
Demonstrate mastery of content and is able to make curriculum rigorous and relevant to all students.
Deliver content that is relevant to students and applicable to the real world.
Integrate and align Colorado Academic Standards, instructional objectives, instructional strategies, learning activities, materials, resources and assessments and differentiate lesson planning based on individual student needs.
Use data management tools to analyze results and draw inferences from data to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Provide quality, accurate, constructive, corrective, specific and timely feedback to students that encourages them to perform at their highest level.
Effectively communicate with parents and staff about student's progress and opportunities.
Utilize technology and/or other avenues to communicate to stakeholders (website, podcasts etc).
Establish student, staff and parental rapport that allows for a proactive response to potential problems.
Actively participate in all staff meetings, PLCs, and other required events.
Apply and implement knowledge, skills and new understandings to improve instructional programming.
Advocate for and lead initiatives that will enhance student success in and out of school.
Use professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making in practice.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Possible supervision of support personnel.
Conduct supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to interview participation, training/development, assign and direct work, performance feedback, address complaints and resolve problems.
Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
Create and implement effective and efficient process management strategies (e.g., procedures, instructional groups, transition materials and supplies).
Accurately projects need for budget planning.
Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.
Review processes for improvement opportunities and make changes as needed to ensure quality of instruction.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
medical, dental, and vision insurance
pre-tax savings options through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
monthly District contributions for HSA
short and long-term disability programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
wellness programs
comprehensive retirement plan through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA)
additional retirement savings options including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans
Optional voluntary plans are also available for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer, and accidents