Teacher Music- Band

Grand Rapids Public Schools•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Itinerant Band Teacher is responsible to prepare scholars in music and band instruction in multiple buildings. The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Requirements

JX/JQ K-12 music teacher certification
Degree in Music Education with a focus in instrumental music
Successful experience developing a band program where all scholars read music and perform on their instrument independently
Successful experience teaching beginning band scholars
Must have transportation to travel between buildings

Nice To Haves

Successful teaching experience working in a diverse setting.

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing a healthy band program
Responsible for teaching all band instruments—proper posture, hand position, instrument carriage, proper tone production, articulation, technique, etc.
Provide sound music reading instruction so all scholars can read the notes on the staff—identify the letter name and produce the correct pitch on their respective instrument independently
Provide rhythmic instructions so all scholars can count and clap rhythmic patterns independently
Develop lesson plans based on music curriculum, the GRPS academic plan, department goals, and scholars’ needs
Differentiate instruction so all learning styles are included, and every scholar is reached
Develop a plan for each scholar to succeed
Plan and execute a minimum of two performances per building per year
Provide band instruction 7-12 grade to prepare scholars to be successful at our internal music festival run like MSBOA (Michigan School Band and Orchestra) Festival
Provide band instruction 7-12 grade to prepare scholars to be successful at MSBOA (Michigan School Band and Orchestra) Festival
Communicate with feeder schools – elementary and high school to establish program articulation and successful transition for scholars
Evaluate scholar progress based on formal and informal assessment to inform instruction
Grade scholars and input the data into the computer-based grading program
Attend meetings and workshops to stay current with educational practice
Provide a safe, effective classroom environment that is focused on learning and scholar growth
Establish and maintain timely effective written/oral communication with scholars, parents, building, and district level staff
Create and maintain positive relations with scholars, parents, staff, and community
Exercise good judgment when implementing school district policies, procedures, guidelines, and law
Serve as a role model for all scholars and within the school community
Keep organized classroom spaces, inventory, attendance, equipment inventory
Work effectively with diverse scholars and staff of various backgrounds
Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating scholar progress.
Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with scholars, parents, and colleagues.
Participate in parent meetings, including IEP’s and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals
Traveling to multiple buildings per day
Moving instruments, stands, and teaching materials in your vehicle to multiple buildings per day, and as needed throughout the day
Setting up and taking down equipment every visit in every building
Display physical, social, mental, and emotional soundness in order to execute the duties of job.
Serve as a role model for all scholars and within school community.
Interact with co-workers, administration, scholars, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision-making processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Contribute to extra-curricular activities and school programs, including recess duty as requested
Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract.
Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned.