Summary

Math and Science Academy is hiring for a Choir Teacher for 6th-12th Grades to start in December 2024. Our Teachers are accountable for planning, organization, and implementation of an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Description

Math and Science Academy is hiring for a Choir Teacher for 6th-12th Grades to start in December 2024.  Our Teachers are accountable for planning, organization, and implementation of an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.  

Required:  Minnesota teaching license in academic area. 

Reports to the MSA High School Principal and Middle School Principal.

Schedule:  Student contact days, office hours, service requirements, and other days as assigned for professional development.  MSA expects teachers present from 9am-4pm on student contact days.  

FLSA: Exempt, 0.7 FTE .  MSA is an at-will employer.  

Salary Range: $41,369-85,425 based on experience and pro-rated at FTE status

Benefits: MSA offers a generous benefits package and 12 days of paid time off to teachers.  

The duties below are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and tasks performed by those holding this type of position. 

  1. Classroom Instruction

  • Promotes the MSA Mission and Vision in all communications and interactions.

  • Embodies MSA Core Values in daily activities. 

  • Attends IEP meetings as requested.

  • Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

  • Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.

  • Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

  • Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

  • Treat all students in an equitable manner.

  • Maintain a current website for all classes.

  • Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

  • Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of MSA.

  • Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, school policies, and regulations.

  • Utilizes proper students’ preferred pronouns and name(s) in class and when communicating with parents/guardians.

  • Provide timely feedback to students on all assigned work.

  • Prepare required reports on students and activities.

  • Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.

  • Communicate information to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

  • Prepare the classroom for class activities.

  • Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

  • Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.

  • Assign and grade class work, homework, test and assignments.

  • Comply with all 504 and Individualized Education Program (IEP) accommodations and modifications for classroom students.

  • Collaborate with Educational Assistants on behavioral and academic areas of concern for students they support.

  • Supply academic updates on students as requested by the 504 Coordinator or Case Manager in a timely manner.

  • Prepare a yearly budget for classroom resources.

  1. Additional functions:

  • Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.

  • Attend and participate in 8 am Wednesday staff meetings.

  • Encourage parent and community involvement.

  • Obtain information for parents when requested.

  • Promptly return phone calls and respond to emails.

  • Participate in appropriate professional development activities.

  • Monitor hallways before school, between class periods, and after school.

  • Participate as an active member in governance and service activities.

  • Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.

  • Other duties as assigned.

3.   Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related teaching field.

  • Minnesota State certification/license in teaching in appropriate subject area.

  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 

  • Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

  • Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish MSA’s Mission and Vision.

  • Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.

  • Meet professional teacher education requirements of school and state.

  • Demonstrate and promote MSA Core Values.

 

Physical Job Requirements:

 

Physical requirements associated with the position can be best summarized as follows:

  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

  • Duties are performed in a typical school setting. There are minimal environmental hazards and risks associated with the nature of the work.