Teacher – Middle School Band Mosley Middle School

TITLE: Teacher Middle School Band

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To teach the sequential skills content and attitudes necessary to develop a musically literate student body through exposure and enrichment opportunities in music. To teach techniques of instrumental music expression; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of music; to develop knowledge and skills in listening to and reading music.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor Degree
2. Arizona Elementary or Secondary Certification with Music endorsement
3. SEI or full Bilingual or ESL endorsement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach foundations of playing a musical instrument (band) to pupils. Teach fundamental principles of music theory and musicianship skills. Build musical instrument proficiency.
• Plan a balanced music program and organize daily class time so that preparation rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil and prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to provide on orderly productive environment during practice group rehearsals and music performances.
• Evaluate each pupils musical growth and performance assessing each individuals contribution to the performance of the group.
• Plan rehearse and direct pupils in musical programs for school and community. Participate in district-wide festivals and honor programs. Cooperate with school administration in providing programs for school productions and civic functions.
• Utilize repertoire of all types of music literature including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of district and school owned instruments method books instrument parts and supplies. Control the storage and use of equipment and materials; make minor repairs and request further repairs to instruments as required.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities and collaborate with colleagues as necessary.
• Participate in school and district meetings committees and workshops as appropriate.
• Apply knowledge of state and district policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.