Hampden Meadows Music Teacher with beginning Band Experience

Barrington Public SchoolsMusic TeacherJob DescriptionTITLE: 1.0 FTE Music Education TeacherQUALIFICATIONS:1. Teacher Certification Granted by Rhode Island Department of Education2. A minimum of three years of teaching experience3. Science of Reading Awareness Certification or will obtain upon hire4. Masters Degree with Certification in Secondary or K-12 Music Education PreferredBachelors considered due to EEP requirementsTo support Barringtons commitment to diversity and to foster inclusion respect and equity in educationthe successful candidate will be selected from a diverse pool of diverse candidates. Preference will begiven to candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivity diversity and TO: Building PrincipalJOB GOAL: This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing grades 4 & 5 musiccurriculum. Develop and implement the curriculum according to the National Standards andGSEs. Provide inclusion opportunities within the music classroom for students of all levels QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess strong experience with piano/keyboard vocalskills music instruction and rehearsal of large groups. Experience with various music technologyand distance learning techniques is a RESPONSIBILITIES OF MUSIC EDUCATION TEACHER:1. Select appropriate music (instrumental and vocal) books and activities appropriate toeach level and provide musical material for performances at assemblies open housesconcerts parades graduations friendship service before and after school rehearsalsand events sectionals coffeehouses community and state events.2. Convey information and collaborate with school members parents and departmentchairs regarding events in a timely and organized manner.3. Evaluate student growth and understanding by preparing regular progress reports.4. Be able to work independently and confidently while also being aware of the larger goalof bringing a lifelong love of music in all grades.5. Experience and skill working with beginning through the changing voice and Barrington Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed national or ethnic origin gender religiondisability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression citizenship or status as a disabled veteran or past or presenthonorable military service with respect to access to the provision of or employment in its educational services programs andactivities including admissions athletics and other district programs. 6. Support deep learning and the Vision of a Graduate.7. Create learning experiences (including interdisciplinary) using strong content knowledgethat reflects an understanding of the nature of the communities and the world in whichwe live. Determine each students learning level and select appropriate music booksand instructional aids to enhance learning.8. Instruct music comprehension/appreciation skills harmony and explorations ininstrumental and choral music.9. Plan all lessons following the BPS curriculum guidelines and update the curriculum asneeded.10. Schedule required maintenance of school equipment/instruments.11. Maintain care/responsibility for school-owned music musical instruments andequipment to prevent loss or abuse.12. Convey information on rehearsals and performances.13. Collaborate in setting calendar dates for all concerts and performances.14. Evaluate student performance and growth in knowledge and understanding and prepareregular report cards.15. Identify student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helpingstudents solve health attitude and learning problems including Individual EducationPrograms.16. Maintain thorough records for each student.17. Attend staff development programs curriculum development meetings and otherprofessional activities.18. Implement and support changes to a standards-based curriculum instructionassessments and school structures that align to the extent practicable to studentscollege and career interests 21st Century Skills and work habits needed for success in aglobal economy.19. Collaboratively create and implement performance tasks formative and summativeassessments aligned to the Common Core and 21st century skills and task validationand calibration.20. Actively support the implementation of high-interest flexible pathways which preparestudents for local and global labor markets and lead to college credit and/or industrycertifications.21. Responsible for meeting all EEP requirements including syllabus grades andcommunicating with the Rhode Island College EED Coordinator.22. Disseminate accurate and positive information about the schools and districts goalsand initiatives in print and electronic formats.23. Foster partnerships among parents educators businesses higher education andcommunities that support learning in and out of school dual enrollment onlinelearning and externships.24. Support positively and actively the efficient effective and collaborative management ofschool operations to ensure learning experiences promote positive discipline practicesand school safety practices to advance the districts mission.25. Create learning experiences that reflect an understanding of central conceptsvocabulary structures and tools of inquiry of the disciplines/content areas they teachand content and applies beyond the school Barrington Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed national or ethnic origin gender religiondisability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression citizenship or status as a disabled veteran or past or presenthonorable military service with respect to access to the provision of or employment in its educational services programs andactivities including admissions athletics and other district programs.26. Design instruction that addresses the core skills concepts and ideas of thedisciplines/content areas to help all students meet Rhode Islands learning standards.27. Represent and use differing viewpoints theories and methods of inquiry when teachingconcepts and encourage students to see question and interpret concepts from a varietyof perspectives.28. Create instructional opportunities that reflect an understanding of how children learnand develop.29. Use an understanding of students (e.g. individual interests prior learning backgroundand experiences) to create connections between the subject matter and studentexperiences.30. Seek information about the impact of students specific challenges to learning ordisabilities on classroom performance and work with specialists to develop alternativeinstructional strategies to meet the needs of these students.31. Make appropriate accommodations and modifications for individual students who haveidentified learning differences or needs in an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) 504Accommodation Plan Personal Literacy Plans (PLPs) or individualized learning plans(ILPs).32. Create instructional opportunities to encourage all students development of criticalthinking problem-solving performance skills and literacy across content areas.33. Design lessons that extend beyond factual recall and challenge students to develophigher-level cognitive skills and use tasks that engage students in exploration discoveryand hands-on activities and generate knowledge test hypotheses and explore methodsof inquiry and standards of evidence.34. Create learning groups in which all students learn to work collaboratively andindependently.35. Communicate clear expectations for achievement that allow all students to takeresponsibility and advocate for their own learning.36. Use a variety of communication strategies (e.g. listening restating ideas questioningoffering counterexamples and technological advances) to engage students in learningcollect and share information and enrich discourse in the classroom and the school.37. Use appropriate formal and informal assessment strategies with individuals and groupsof students to determine the impact of instruction on learning provide feedback and toplan future instruction.38. Provide students with opportunities and guidance to evaluate their work and behavioragainst defined criteria and use the results of self-assessment to establish individualgoals for learning use assessment results to provide students with timely helpful andaccurate feedback on their progress toward achievement goals.39. Reflect on practice and assume responsibility for your own professional development byactively seeking and participating in opportunities to learn and grow as professionalsand enhance the instructional core.40. Solicit feedback from students families and colleagues to reflect on and improveteaching.41. Take responsibility for learning about and implementing federal state district andschool initiatives to improve teaching and learning.42. Follow school policy and procedures respecting the boundaries of professionalresponsibilities when working with students colleagues and Barrington Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed national or ethnic origin gender religiondisability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression citizenship or status as a disabled veteran or past or presenthonorable military service with respect to access to the provision of or employment in its educational services programs andactivities including admissions athletics and other district programs.43. Interact with students colleagues parents and others in a fair equitable manner guidedby codes of professional conduct.44. Exhibit attributes of reliable attendance promptness dependability and professionalethics; Use effective communication skills with students colleagues families andrelated agencies (spoken written and non-verbal); Complete all requested formsreports and data collections in an accurate and timely manner; Perform the functionsof the position following the: RI Professional Teaching Standards; RI Professional Code ofConduct; and all laws regulations school district policies directives the mission of thedistrict school-based plans and administrative priorities/requests; and Perform otherduties as may be assigned and/or necessary to perform the functions of the DUTIES:1. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job theemployee is regularly required to carry and/or lift or move musical instruments including grandpianos risers etc. The employee is regularly required to lift and move equipment into position;and kneel stoop crouch and bend. The employee must also spend time on computer screensand engage with electronic ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential OF EMPLOYMENT: The length of the contract is to be determined by the : Performance will be evaluated by the provisions of the School Committee policyon the evaluation of teaching Barrington Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed national or ethnic origin gender religion