Music Teacher

Lisa Academy Charter Schools•Fayetteville, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Music Teacher facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district-approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, addressing individual student needs, and creating an optimal learning environment. The role involves providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

Requirements

Implement district approved curriculum
Document teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes
Address specific educational needs of individual students
Create a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment
Provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Administer standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs

Responsibilities

Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.