Elementary Music Teacher

Ponca City, OK
United States

SUMMARY:

Create an elementary program focused on rigorous, content-based curriculum within a 21st century framework of collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity
Produce high academic achievement
Communicate effectively with parents and the community
Demonstrate effective teaching skills that support district goals and beliefs
Exhibit a commitment to professional growth

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOther duties may be assigned.

Develops lesson plans and instructional material specifically designed to teach the Oklahoma Standards, Ponca City Power Standards, and skills on grade level curriculum maps
Uses formative and summative data to guide instruction, plan for student interventions, and communicate progress to parents
Provides individualized and small group instruction, adapting the curriculum as needed

Fully implements behavioral or academic interventions and individualized education plans to meet the needs of all students

Provide a technology enriched environment to support student learning

Follows all state laws, administrative regulations, and policies or procedures of the school district

Instructs pupils in site and district policies and procedures that produce a safe and orderly environment
Teaches and encourages good citizenship
Creates a classroom climate conducive to learning through functional and attractive displays, learning centers and exhibits of student's work

Communicates regularly with parents outside the normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
Plans and coordinates the work of teacher assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
Collaborates with other professionals to enrich and improve students’ academic progress
Meets state, district and site staff development requirements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises classroom and students, volunteers, and support staff working under his/her direction

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Teaching Certificate.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skills in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 30 lbs. such as boxes of books and TV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires theindividual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

This employee is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are

performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.