Orchestra Teacher Middle School

Position Summary

Teachers are responsible for creating a positive learning environment that focuses on student growth and achievement. They employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet the different learning styles and interests of students.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

IMPLEMENT/PLAN INSTRUCTION

• Provide a comprehensive orchestra program to middle school students.
• Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals
• Instruct beginning students as well as intermediate orchestra students
• Implement the District curriculum
• Communicate a high level of expectation
• Communicate clear learning goals to students
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Address various learning styles
• Sequence content at an appropriate pace
• Use an appropriate level of questioning to promote understanding
• Relate lesson content to prior and future learning.
• Appropriately recognize and reinforce individual student effort
• Represent knowledge/information non-linguistically through a variety of methods
• Organize students in cooperative or ability groups when appropriate
• Require students to analyze and apply knowledge
• Display enjoyment humor and enthusiasm for teaching and expect students to enjoy learning.

EVALUATE INSTRUCTION

• Conduct ongoing assessments for learning
• Monitor students performance as they engage in learning activities
• Provide re-teaching and/or interventions when appropriate

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures that all students clearly understand.
• Effectively and consistently enforce rules and follow procedures
• Redirect students naturally and immediately without disrupting others
• Be well-organized and have all materials equipment etc. ready for immediate use
• Carry out smooth and effective transitions (e.g. from one activity to another as students enter and leave the room)
• Maximize time on purposeful instructional tasks
• Establish a positive learning environment

DEMONSTRATE PROFESSIONALISM

• Participate in ongoing professional growth
• Participate in school/professional and/or community organizations or events.
• Complete routine assigned tasks and comply with District requirements
• Follow District and building policies and procedures
• Support of District goals
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues parents and students.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences in accordance with District policy
• Report student progress to parents and students

Employment Qualifications

• EDUCATION: This position requires a Bachelors degree from an accredited teacher education program.
• EXPERIENCE: Previous experience as a K-12 teacher is desirable but not required.
• CERTIFICATES LICENSES OR REGISTRATIONS: State of Michigan Teacher Certification JX or JQ Endorsement K-8 or K-12 Certification

Additional Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.
3. Training in the assessment and interpretation of information.
4. Knowledge of the implementation of the IEP process.
5. Demonstrated skills using computers and technology throughout the learning process.
6. Conflict management and resolution skills.
7. Lead after-school performances at various times of the year.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand talk and hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for the 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 the individual to meet multiple demands from various stakeholders and interact with the public and other staff members.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.