Job Details Job ID: 4944540 Job Description Music/Choir Teacher - General JOB OPENING: Music/Choir Teacher IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal SALARY: Teacher Contract CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year POSITION SUMMARY: The Music Teacher is a highly qualified and state certified teacher responsible for delivering general music content in a differentiated manner that is aligned with the Indiana Academic Standards in Music. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Have a working knowledge of best practices in Music Education, arts integration, and Indiana Academic Standards in Music, while implementing a curriculum based in creativity + Guide, motivate and engage students in learning, including understanding the principles of music, music reading, musicianship, and specific vocal and performance skills through solo and ensemble practice and performances + Enhance symbolic communication, promote self-esteem, self-motivation, aesthetic awareness, cultural exposure, creativity, improved emotional expression and social harmony, relationships, team-building, cooperation, self-confidence and providing an avenue for building performance competencies + Make use of quality vocal literature in diverse styles appropriate in difficulty and range for students + Maintain a safe classroom, using appropriate classroom management skills + Complete and maintain all required student records + Utilize the SBCSC technology, as required + Attend and participate in required staff meetings and building-wide trainings and initiatives + Plan, rehearse, and direct students in a minimum of two concerts per year (Semester I, Semester II) at the building level. These performances should include all performance classes. + Rehearsals should be held a minimum of one day per week. The choir should be involved in the building level concerts. + Prepare students to perform for additional community/extra-curricular concerts, when scheduled + Utilize instructional materials/resources recommended for the district + Participate in all Fine Arts Vocal Music recruiting events + Attend corporation Fine Arts and Primary Music staff meetings, as scheduled + Provide for music/choir participation at school-related and community events, such as concerts, recruiting performances, community outreach, etc. + Assist with compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs + Coordinate fundraising activities and management of funds, as needed + Facilitate cleaning, repairing, and storing all music supplies/equipment + Develop and implement plans for music program and show written evidence of preparation, including lesson plans, as required + Conduct ongoing formative and summative assessments of student achievement + Accompany and supervise students on field trips, when necessary + Maintain open communication and professional relationships with all stakeholders + Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations + Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures + Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business + Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance + Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: + Licensed and highly-qualified in the area of General Music, all grades + Ability to manage a budget and supplies + Knowledge of state, district and school policies and procedures + Ability to interpret district policies, procedures and data + Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills + Experience working in an urban environment preferred + Must not currently be on a Performance Improvement Plan + Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to handle stress. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours. + Ability to speak fluently in both English and Spanish strongly recommended. Position Type: Full-time Positions Available: 1 Job Categories Career Education, Music Classroom Teacher, Music Education