Teacher Music - Middle School Choir

Grand Rapids Public Schools•Grand Rapids, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The General Music Teacher is responsible for preparing scholars in general music in multiple buildings. This role involves developing a high-quality general music program using research-based instructional strategies, providing sound music instruction in singing techniques, music reading/literacy, and application of theoretical knowledge through movement, instruments, and musical games. The teacher will also provide rhythmic instruction, develop lesson plans aligned with the curriculum and academic plan, implement plans addressing all learning styles through differentiated instruction, and plan and execute at least two performances per building annually. Additionally, the role requires communication with feeder schools for program articulation, evaluation of scholar progress, grading, attending professional development, maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment, and establishing positive communication with scholars, parents, and staff.

Requirements

JX/JQ K-12 music teacher certification.
Degree in Music Education.

Nice To Haves

Successful teaching experience working in a diverse setting.
Successful experience and training in Orff, Kodaly, and/or Gordon methodologies.
Successful experience teaching K-5 general music.

Responsibilities

Developing a high-quality general music program using research-based instructional strategies.
Providing sound music instruction enabling all scholars to know and demonstrate the foundations of general music - singing techniques, music reading/literacy, and application of theoretical knowledge through movement, instruments, musical game, etc.
Provide rhythmic instructions so all scholars can count and clap age-appropriate rhythmic patterns independently.
Develop lesson plans based on the music curriculum, the GRPS academic plan, support departmental goals, and scholars’ needs.
Implement a plan addressing all learning styles, which allows each scholar to succeed through differentiated instruction.
Plan and execute a minimum of two performances per building per year.
Communicate with feeder schools – middle 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 implementing school district policies, procedures, guidelines, and law.
Serve as a role model for all scholars and within the school community.
Keeps organized classroom spaces, music library, scholar attendance.
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.