Texas Certified Musical Theatre/Dance/Art Teacher

The Monarch School • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Monarch School and Institute provides innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury, and seizure disorders. Its learner-centered approach supports students in progressing toward the school’s Four Core Goals.

The teacher supports student growth through fine arts, music, dance, and theater experiences while helping students develop the school’s four core goals. The role implements The Monarch School’s teaching model, with particular emphasis on self-regulation, executive functioning, relational development, and professional competence. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, supervises students, supports therapeutic agendas in coordination with faculty, and reports student progress. The position reports directly to the Butterfly Director.

Requirements

• Texas certification as a Musical Theatre, Dance, or Art Teacher.
• Ability to apply TEKS to create lesson plans and teach dance, theater, and choir.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Cooperative, collaborative team skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Broad technology and computer skills, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and web-based learning.
• Ability to perform well under pressure, think logically, remain calm, and solve problems.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to frequently stand, kneel, stoop, and bend.
• Consistent and timely attendance.

Responsibilities

• Implement The Monarch School model of teaching, emphasizing students’ self-regulation, executive functioning, relational development skills, and professional competence.
• Learn and implement the Monarch Integrated Methodology to strengthen relationship development with students.
• Apply TEKS to create lesson plans and teach dance, theater, and choir.
• Teach theater techniques, direct and organize theater productions, and assess student progress.
• Teach performing arts theory, including the history and concepts of different art forms, as well as practical performance techniques.
• Foster students’ creative abilities and appreciation for the arts.
• Create lesson plans, teach performance elements, and guide students during performances.
• Participate actively in developing a mentally healthy school community.
• Supervise students appropriately at all times.
• Plan yearlong activities and lessons that address individual differences in students’ learning styles through authentic learning practice areas.
• Support students’ therapeutic agendas in coordination with faculty members.
• Collaborate with Program Directors and staff on annual events, student schedules, and internal and external opportunities.
• Demonstrate cooperative team skills and consider teammates in decisions.
• Establish yearly goals and allow the Director to coach in attaining those goals.
• Report student progress in designated formats at specified intervals and in a timely manner.
• Support and model the philosophy, goals, and vision of The Monarch School.
• Attend faculty meetings and in-services as directed.
• Enthusiastically support the Advancement office by introducing friends to the school and attending events throughout the year.
• Instruct students and adults in collaboration with colleagues and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed