Teacher - Secondary - Music - Band

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, delivers, and evaluates instruction based on standards and objectives established by CCPS. The teacher helps students develop knowledge and skills that contribute to their growth as mature, capable, and responsible citizens. The role uses the district curriculum to plan instruction, assesses student learning and adjusts instruction to meet individual and group needs, and maintains an orderly classroom in accordance with division guidelines. The teacher collaborates with faculty, communicates regularly with parents, supervises students during non-classroom periods and activities, and ensures compliance with applicable laws and school policies. The position requires a bachelor's degree and a Virginia teaching license, or eligibility for one, with an endorsement in Music. Work is performed in a public school with a moderate noise level. The position is listed as 8 hours per day and 210 days per year. Compensation is listed as $0.00–$0.00.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Music.
Working knowledge of instructional concepts, principles, and methodologies.
Working knowledge of the academic curriculum for assigned classes.
Ability to develop instructional goals, design and deliver instruction, and assess student learning.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing.
Ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
Ability to instruct students in the developmental and technical aspects of music, evaluate and assess music ability, and direct, schedule, and coordinate school-community music activities.
Successful completion of FBI and State Police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening/test.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver appropriate curriculum content to students.
Plan, teach, and assess instruction.
Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction to meet group and individual needs.
Use the district curriculum to plan daily instructional activities.
Maintain classroom order in accordance with division guidelines for student behavior management.
Supervise students during non-classroom time, including before and after school, student activities, and fire drills.
Collaborate with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction.
Communicate regularly with parents.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations, and guidelines related to public schools.
Demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence.
Instruct students in the developmental and technical aspects of music; evaluate and assess students’ musical ability; and direct, schedule, and coordinate music activities in the school community.
Perform other duties established by School Board Policy, as needed, or as assigned.