Teacher - Secondary - Music - Orchestra

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

About The Position

Plans, delivers, and evaluates instruction based on specific standards and objectives established by CCPS. Helps students develop knowledge and skills that contribute to their growth as mature, able, and responsible citizens. The role focuses on secondary music and orchestra instruction, including teaching music’s developmental and technical aspects and coordinating music activities in the school community. The teacher uses the district curriculum to plan instruction, teaches and assesses students, and adjusts instruction to address individual and group learning needs. The role also includes classroom management, student supervision during non-classroom periods and activities, collaboration with faculty, regular communication with parents, compliance with applicable laws and local policies, and continued professional development. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Work is performed in a public school with a moderate noise level. Equipment includes computers, LCD equipment, copy machines, and music equipment such as risers, pianos, and auxiliary classroom equipment. The position requires a bachelor's degree and a Virginia teaching license or eligibility for one, with an endorsement in Music. Applicants considered for employment must complete federal and state criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening or testing.

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.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
Ability to teach music's developmental and technical aspects, assess students' music ability, and direct, schedule, and coordinate school-community music activities.
Must successfully complete FBI and state police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening or testing.

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 student behavior management guidelines.
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 their music ability, and direct, schedule, and coordinate music activities in the school community.
Perform other duties established by School Board Policy or assigned as needed.