Vocal Music Teacher

Oklahoma City Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Vocal Music Teacher creates a flexible instructional program and a classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth. The teacher builds effective relationships with pupils, motivates them to develop relevant skills, attitudes, and knowledge, and supports preparation for college, vocational school, or employment according to each pupil’s abilities. The role also involves fostering productive relationships with parents and staff. The teacher delivers vocal music instruction using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma City’s Board of Education, along with other appropriate learning activities. The position includes planning and adapting instruction, assessing and reporting pupil progress, maintaining a constructive classroom climate, communicating with families, collaborating with school professionals, and supervising pupils during assigned activities. The teacher maintains professional competence through district in-service and other professional growth activities. Alternative work-site duties may be required during a health crisis or disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings, subject to the superintendent’s determination and supervisor guidance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Oklahoma teaching certification in secondary education for an applicable listed subject, or alternative teaching certification approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Listed applicable subjects include Middle Level Music; Music-Middle/Junior High School; Instrumental/General Music; Elementary Education; or the ability to build HOUSSE in Music.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines.
Adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required computer duties.
Adequate visual acuity to read, interpret, and transcribe written material and perform other required duties.
Normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and by telephone.
Ability to perform some stooping, bending, and stretching and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
Ability to work periodically outside normal business hours, including weekends, sometimes under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

Teach vocal music using the adopted state and district course of study and appropriate learning activities.
Teach citizenship and basic subject matter as specified by state law and district regulations and procedures.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to pupils’ needs and objectives.
Translate lesson plans into effective learning experiences and make productive use of instructional time.
Apply grading practices fairly and according to identified criteria.
Establish and maintain pupil behavior standards that support a functional classroom learning environment; treat pupils with respect and dignity.
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means about pupil progress and the school program.
Interact positively and professionally with pupils, staff, and parents.
Identify pupil needs and collaborate with professional staff to assess and help address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Establish rapport with pupils and maintain a pleasant, safe, orderly, and learning-conducive climate.
Participate actively in full implementation of the OKCPS model for School Improvement.
Maintain professional competence through district in-service activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
Supervise and monitor students during out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday, including possible cafeteria, field-trip, playground, or hallway duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work at an alternative site when necessary during a health crisis or disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings, subject to eligibility and applicable supervisor guidelines.