Elementary Immersion Music and Band – Full-time

• Carry out all responsibilities associated with elementary immersion music specialist teaching assignment.
• Conduct music instruction in Spanish if possible
• Ability to teach band 
• Interweave Hispanic cultures into music instruction throughout the school year.
• Infuse multi-cultural education and concepts into the music/band curriculum on a continual basis.
• Develop multi-cultural music/band curriculum materials and instructional strategies for elementary students as a part of a school-wide team.
• Communicate closely and encourage parental involvement regarding music curriculum goals.
• Create a safe classroom environment.
• Collaborate with school-wide team members (classroom teachers, director, and other staff) regarding program implementation.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends, procedures and evaluation processes in immersion programs.
• Participate in weekly program planning and staff development activities.
• Participate in all training programs required for immersion and the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme.

 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A valid Minnesota elementary music teaching license is required.  Spanish Language proficiency highly desirable. A minimum of one year of elementary school experience is preferred.  A minimum of six months of living in a Spanish speaking country is preferred. 
                                                            
Prior immersion classroom teaching experience is preferred.  Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme is also preferred.                     
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to relate positively to elementary-age children.
• Enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the full immersion teaching philosophy.
• Enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme.
• Excellent proven communication skills (non-verbal, oral, written, and listening.)
• Ability to implement creative and innovative teaching strategies.
• Good organizational skills and flexibility in relating to students, parents, peers, and supervisors.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment through cooperation and participation.
• In-depth knowledge of a Hispanic culture.
• In-depth knowledge of the music discipline.
• Ability to appropriately teach children with different ability levels and learning styles.
• Ability to understand that students are individuals, and the skill to work effectively with individual strengths and needs of students.
• Knowledge and ability to creatively instill the love of learning in students.
• Ability to incorporate international cultures into lesson plans throughout the year.
• Creatively strive to make connections with parent, other classes, community, and beyond.

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