QMS Band Teacher

Quincy School District • Quincy, WA

20h

About The Position

A middle school instrumental teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; establishes effective rapport with students to motivate and develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for music appreciation.

Requirements

• Currently have or will have by the start date a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an instrumental music related endorsement required. Other degrees and certifications may be considered.
• Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment; effective behavior management techniques; effective instructional techniques; rules and procedures for student safety.
• Skill in 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; be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population; adapt to change and remain flexible; organize activities; manage student behavior; use good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment; provide instruction and demonstrate techniques.
• Use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software.
• Direct assistants; in some positions, administer first aid and CPR.
• Establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators.
• Sets and maintains high expectations of students and personal productivity and performance.
• Ability to gain respect and confidence of students and community through the modeling of appropriate behavior, methods and attire.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Orff instructional methods preferred.
• Ability to plan and facilitate student music performances for parents and community.
• Previous secondary level experience desirable.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformance with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations, and guidelines; evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays.
• Directs student teachers, teacher aides, tutors, and volunteers when such personnel are utilized.
• Attends or participates in all required staff meetings, committees, team building, field trips and other activities (may include overnight stay) deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.
• Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
• Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
• Must have good human relations and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to keep confidentiality and show initiative when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Paid leave benefits include 12 day of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.
• Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed