Part Time Orchestra Teacher [TB03]

Laramie County School District 1•Cheyenne, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of the Secondary Instrumental Music/Band Teacher is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing students' music appreciation and skills; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding music program and student progress. This job reports to the building Principal.

Requirements

Job related experience is required.
Bachelors degree in job-related area.
Appropriate Wyoming State Department of Education Certificate, endorsement and highly qualified status
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Nice To Haves

Equivalency Required Testing Certificates

Responsibilities

Administers music assessments and tests for the purpose of assessing the level of students' competencies.
Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Demonstrates methods required to perform on musical instruments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
Instructs students (e.g. demonstrate, illustrate, explain, define, direct, guide, compare, motivate, facilitate, differentiate, etc.) for the purpose of improving their music appreciation and musical skills.
Maintains current research findings relative to learning and especially current practices in music education for the purpose of applying the appropriate principals and becoming a more effective teacher.
Maintains musical instruments, equipment and supplies in top notch condition for the purpose of ensuring availability of required materials.
Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, field trips, concerts, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates in meetings, workshops, training and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Plans concerts and recitals for the purpose of displaying student performances.
Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code and school policies.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.