Music – Performing Arts Teacher

JOB SUMMARY
Join our Alice Smith Specialists team as our Performing Arts Specialists. Create an environment which fosters learning and personal growth; motivates scholars to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide an excellent education. Provide instruction to build a foundation for music and theater while fostering an overall passion for the arts.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and in a timely fashion prepares progress reports. Communicates this information regularly with parents.
• Identifies pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals, and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Maintains a professional day, as defined by building/and contract.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
• Assists with planning and coordinating the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars to stay current with best teaching practices.
• Participates in a personal professional goal-setting process on a regular basis.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required Knowledge:

• District policies and procedures.
• Curriculum requirements and learning objectives.
• State and Federal laws and regulatory issues governing public education, including rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Education.
• Legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct for public education teachers.
• Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

 
Required Skills:

• Developing and maintaining a public education learning environment in which positive, appropriate behavior is encouraged, and discipline problems are minimized.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
• Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District’s established Core Values.
• Advancing the District’s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in education, or a closely related field to this position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• K-12 Vocal Music Licensure OR Theater Arts and or other related fields.
• Qualified candidates will possess the following: The desire to work cooperatively with other staff members of the performing arts department to continue building a dynamic program; preparation and commitment to working with diverse communities of learners; skill in providing for the individual learning needs of students; ability to create a positive, inclusive learning environment; a high level of expertise in vocal pedagogy and familiarity with current teaching/learning theories; willingness to work with extracurricular activities; skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with diverse groups of students, parents, and colleagues; and a familiarity with a broad range of music & theater.

 
COMPETENCIES AND/OR VALUES COMMON TO ALL POSITIONS

• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environments and the community.
• Maintains a safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety-minded in the performance of all school-related duties.
• A clear and demonstrated commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
• Advancing the District’s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment and Resources.
• A clear understanding of the developmental needs of elementary age students

 
Compensation and Schedule:

• Salary follows the HEA Contract.
• 8 hours per day, 40 hours weekly, 185 days total.