Garfield High - Music Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools•Garfield High School, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction; counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students, and evaluates student performance and progress. The preferred candidate will have- Demonstrated ability to teach string pedagogy (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar) across beginning, intermediate, and advanced ensembles in a secondary school setting Demonstrated ability to program developmentally appropriate repertoire across three levels of orchestra, and to design and implement audition processes that ensure accurate and appropriate student placement Demonstrated ability to provide instruction in brass and percussion pedagogy as part of a comprehensive Symphony Orchestra program, including regular integration into rehearsal and performances.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system.
Working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms
Implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of "at risk" students
Teaching multi-level, open-concept, and main streamed classes
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate
Valid first aid and CPR certification
Valid Washington State driver's license and/or a Class II driver's license
Criminal justice fingerprint and background check
Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment
Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques
Knowledge of effective instructional techniques
Knowledge of rules and procedures for student safety
Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications
Effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community
Designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement
Ability to deal with students in a positive and confident manner
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population
Ability to adapt to change and remain flexible
Ability to organize activities
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to use good judgement to maintain a safe learning environment
Ability to provide instruction and demonstrate techniques
Ability to use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software
Ability to direct assistants
Ability to administer first aid and CPR
Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to teach string pedagogy (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar) across beginning, intermediate, and advanced ensembles in a secondary school setting
Demonstrated ability to program developmentally appropriate repertoire across three levels of orchestra, and to design and implement audition processes that ensure accurate and appropriate student placement
Demonstrated ability to provide instruction in brass and percussion pedagogy as part of a comprehensive Symphony Orchestra program, including regular integration into rehearsal and performances

Responsibilities

Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans.
Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in-service training and continues to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.
Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.
Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement.
Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes.
Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
Attends or participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.
Serves on staff committees as required.
Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.