Teacher - Music (Grades 6-8)
About The Position
The Teacher - Music position provides instruction to students in grades 6–8 in accordance with district programs of study, curriculum, and instructional guidelines. The teacher adapts instruction to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities and supports the district’s educational philosophy and instructional goals. The role includes creating a positive, structured learning environment with high expectations for student learning and success, maintaining student safety and appropriate conduct, assessing and reporting student progress, and collaborating with families, colleagues, and school personnel. The teacher contributes to curriculum development, student activities, school functions, and professional learning. The position also involves maintaining student and classroom records, following applicable laws and Board policies, protecting confidential information, and performing other duties assigned by school or district administrators. Employment terms may be for ten, eleven, or twelve months; salary and benefits are established by the collective bargaining agreement. The position is tenurable and is evaluated by designated certificated administrative or supervisory personnel.
Requirements
- Valid New Jersey instructional certificate with appropriate endorsement(s), in accordance with New Jersey statutes and regulations.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher; exceptions are determined in accordance with New Jersey statutes and regulations.
- Knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, instructional content, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
- Strong commitment to providing every student with a supportive and structured learning environment based on high expectations for learning and success.
- Required criminal history background check.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction consistent with district programs of study, curriculum, and instructional guidelines.
- Adapt instructional practice and pedagogy to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities, and implement district and school instructional goals.
- Establish and maintain a positive, supportive, and structured learning environment with high expectations for students.
- Use effective classroom management, establish procedures, apply rules and grading consistently, and support student responsibility and respect for others.
- Evaluate and grade student work in a timely manner, provide feedback, maintain student records, and submit required reports and lesson plans.
- Assess students according to district policy, interpret results, gather and analyze assessment data, and use findings to plan instruction and improve curriculum and student achievement.
- Collaborate with faculty to analyze student data and inform instruction.
- Assist with curriculum development and the selection of books, equipment, and instructional materials.
- Assist with preparing, monitoring, and following Individualized Education Plans for assigned students.
- Support extracurricular activities, school functions, and student events; assist with supervision in classrooms and non-classroom areas.
- Maintain student health and safety, follow established protocols, report unsafe conditions, and notify appropriate personnel or agencies of specified concerns.
- Conference and communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
- Participate in staff, administrator, and committee meetings and maintain professional relationships with school personnel and the community.
- Pursue professional growth and development, collaborate with colleagues, and keep current with learning theory, research, instructional strategies, and program services.
- Operate electronic, digital, and other equipment needed to perform job responsibilities.
- Protect confidential records and information and comply with applicable legal requirements governing information sharing.
- Follow Board policies on vendor relations, New Jersey school law and regulations, Board policies, and contractual obligations.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Principal, designee, or Superintendent, consistent with applicable law and policy.
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Job Type
Full-time
