1.0 FTE Middle School General Music
1.0 FTE Middle School General Music
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Job Description
Iowa City Community School District
General Music Teacher (will be expected to teach band lessons during the day)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Iowa Teaching Certification (K6 or K12 Music endorsement)
- Knowledge and experience in teaching general music to children
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal(s)
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB GOALS: Helps students grow in their enjoyment appreciation and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences that include: singing moving to music playing instruments creating and listening. A successful music teacher will also promote the overall mission of the school system and work to maximize the educational opportunities available to each student.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan conduct and evaluate instruction based on the district general music curricular scope and sequence which lead to fulfillment of department and district goals
- Experience with or desire to learn the music education philosophies of Orff Kodaly and/or Dalcroze in order to actively support the districts general music curriculum
- Evaluate and report student progress both formally and informally
- Communicate with parents and students regarding student progress regularly and on special occasions as necessary
- Work with staff in the building and general music department to plan and implement the curricular program district requirements and musical sharing sessions
- Participate in regular professional development activities as required
- Maintain clear communication with all colleagues at building and district level
- Willingness to use materials (drumming kits keyboard kits music culture kits Orff and percussion instruments) provided by the district to enhance student learning and motivation
- Willingness to collaborate with other general music teachers in order to improve and enhance teaching skill for the purpose of positively effecting student achievement
- The ability to create and maintain a positive learning community for students
- Other duties as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- 184/186 Contract Days. Salary and calendar year to be established by the Board of Education.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Districts policy on Evaluation State Statute and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Employment Type
Full-Time
