Music, EEA
Hillsborough County Public Schools•Riverview, FL
2d•Onsite
About The Position
Summary: The Music Teacher is responsible for the instruction of music content in a classroom setting within grade levels K-12. Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree.
- Degree or formal training in music preferred.
- Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Music or eligibility for Florida Temporary Music Certificate is required.
- Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents.
- Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community.
- Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.
- Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
- Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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- Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
- Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
- Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
- Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.
Responsibilities
- Designs and implements appropriate music instruction assigned in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
- Creates a positive educational climate for students to learn in an atmosphere of respect and rapport.
- Creates and delivers relevant and rigorous music lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement.
- Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
- Observes and evaluates student performance and mastery of standards, monitors student assessment data, and maintains student grades and attendance.
- Manages student behavior in the classroom by utilizing effective classroom management strategies and invoking appropriate disciplinary procedures.
- Communicates with parents and school/district personnel regarding student progress and encourages parental involvement.
- Takes all responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records, inquiries, and data.
- Maintains appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
