NBCT Music Band Middle School Teacher ($72,394+)

Dorchester County Public Schools•Cambridge, MD

2d•$55,394 - $72,394

About The Position

Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for NBCT Music Middle School Teachers for assignment to Mace's Lane Middle School . Minimum salary is $55,394 Plus $10,000 NBCT Plus $7,000 Low Performing School assignment = $72,394. Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Music Teachers . Working under the direction of the school principal and the Supervisor of English Learners, Instructional Technology, Library-Media, and Fine Arts, this position works with students in decision making, interpersonal development, and academic growth by providing the strategies, resources, and instruction to enable each student to meet the demands of the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards.

Requirements

Possess, or be eligible for, a Maryland State Department of Education teaching certificate with an endorsement in Music PreK-12
Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Knowledge of Dorchester County Public Schools curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, Dorchester County Public Schools policies, and effective instructional practices
Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multi-cultural education
Ability to infuse technology into curriculum
Proficiency in the Maryland Teacher Technology Standards
Possess an understanding of the Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
Ability to communicate and work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community
Excellent oral and written communication and human relation skills

Responsibilities

Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests and abilities of individuals, including teaching General Music, Chorus, and preparing students for choral competitions and festivals
On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities
Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students
Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of DCPS curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development
Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of central staff as required. Provides input when necessary to student IEP's
Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, DCPS policy and administrative regulation
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers. May evaluate assistant’s job performance with department heads and/or administrators
Appraises his/her own effectiveness and demonstrates successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
Participates in school management and shares responsibility for the total school program
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
Perform other duties as assigned