Music Teacher

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated self-directed and productive members of society.

Music Teacher

Department: Fine Arts/PE

Bargaining Unit: Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)

Wage: Determined by the collective bargaining agreement and a comprehensive benefits package

Direct Supervisor: Director of Fine Arts/PE

JOB SUMMARY

The General Music Teacher is responsible to prepare scholars in general music in multiple building.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for developing a high-quality general music program using research based instructional strategies as the foundations for creating successful music
• Provide sound music instruction enabling all scholars to know and demonstrate the foundations of general music - singing techniques music reading/literacy and application of theoretical knowledge through movement instruments musical game etc.
• Provide rhythmic instructions so all scholars can count and clap age-appropriate rhythmic patterns independently
• Develop lesson plans based on the music curriculum the GRPS academic plan support departmental goals and scholars needs
• Implement a plan addressing all learning styles which allows each scholar to succeed through differentiated instruction
• Plan and execute a minimum of two performances per building per year
• Communicate with feeder schools middle school to establish program articulation and successful transition for scholars
• Evaluate scholar progress based on formal and informal assessment to inform instruction
• Grade scholars and input the data into the computer-based grading program
• Attend meetings and workshops to stay current with educational practice
• Provide a safe effective classroom environment that is focused on learning and scholar growth
• Establish and maintain timely effective written/oral communication with scholars parents building and district level staff
• Create and maintain positive relations with scholars parents staff and community
• Exercise good judgment implementing school district policies procedures guidelines and law
• Serve as a role model for all scholars and within the school community
• Keeps organized classroom spaces music library scholar attendance
• Work effectively with diverse scholars and staff of various backgrounds
• Other duties as assigned

Parent and Community Engagement

• Make and maintain regular positive contact with parents via phone calls email and/or home visits including communicating scholar progress.
• Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with scholars parents and colleagues.
• Participate in parent meetings including IEPs and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
• Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations publications competitions etc.
• Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals

Other Duties

• Display physical social mental and emotional soundness in order to execute the duties of job.
• Serve as a role model for all scholars and within school community.
• Interact with co-workers administration scholars parents and the community in positive supportive and cooperative ways.
• Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision-making processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Contribute to extra-curricular activities and school programs including recess duty as requested
• Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
• Comply with state federal and District policies procedures rules and the union contract.
• Regular and on-time attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• JX/JQ K-12 music teacher certification.
• Degree in Music Education.

Additional Qualifications

• Must have transportation to travel between buildings.
• Must be highly organized and able to maintain accurate and effective records across multiple buildings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience working in a diverse setting
• Successful experience and training in Orff Kodaly and/or Gordon methodologies preferred
• Successful experience teaching K-5 general music preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.

• Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the ability to motivate scholar to perform at their best.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an economically culturally and racially diverse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in the English language both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction by using a variety of styles and inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating. challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all scholars
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stands and/or walks during most of the working day. Turns stoops climbs bends pushes pulls reaches for and carries materials and equipment in the performance of tasks. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Must be able to work outside for extended periods (up to the entire eight-hour shift) in all weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety well-being and work output of scholars.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing in the English language copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at ( or