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Music Teacher

Music Teacher

Whitman-Hanson Regional School DistrictWhitman, MA, US
18 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

MUSIC TEACHER

REPORTS TO : PRINCIPAL (ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, CLUSTER COORDINATOR (HIGH SCHOOL)

JOB GOALS :

  • To instruct students in accordance with the educational philosophy, course objectives, and curriculum of the District
  • To provide maximum learning opportunities for students in accordance with program objectives and each 'student's abilities, interests, and needs
  • To continuously develop his / her professional knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors in order to improve the educational opportunities of his / her students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

INSTRUCTION

  • Instructs students in accordance with the District's philosophy of education, policies, and curriculum
  • Directs the teaching / learning process toward the achievement of program goals, establishes specific objectives for all lessons, communicates these objectives to students.
  • Is prepared to instruct students assigned and has written documentation (e.g., plan book) of preparation
  • Diagnoses the learning needs of students in terms of the course objectives on a continuous basis and seeks the assistance of District specialists as required
  • Employs a variety of instructional techniques, materials, instructional media, consistent with the needs, interests, and abilities of the students and the objectives of the course
  • Assess the progress of students in terms of course objectives on a continuous basis and provides progress reports as required
  • Sets a positive example for students and community by demonstrating respect and concern for students and an awareness of community values

    • CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

  • Manages and fully utilizes class time for instructional purposes
  • Establishes and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and teaching.
  • Assists the Administration in implementing policies and / or rules governing student life and conduct, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
  • Promotes appropriate student behavior and attends to misbehavior when it occurs in the teacher's presence whenever it is brought to a teacher's attention (e.g., hallway, cafeteria, washrooms, and grounds)
  • Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment materials and facilities

    • ORGANIZATION

  • Conducts school-related activities in conformity with School Committee policies and administrative regulations
  • Cooperates with administrators and others in developing and supporting school activities and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching
  • Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors
  • Maintains accurate student records as required by law, School Committee policy and administrative regulations
  • Takes and records attendance accurately in classes and / or homeroom, notes excessive absenteeism to supervisory personnel and parents
  • Conducts routine assignments with accuracy, promptness and efficiency
  • Maintains an accurate inventory of materials and supplies used in carrying out assignments
  • Performs all other duties as required by the school administration.

    • PARENT / COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS

  • Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes
  • 2. Establishes and maintains communication (oral and written) with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
  • Solicits appropriately the help of parent (5) as required in the education of their children.
  • Maintains good humor, enthusiasm, initiative, and integrity with students and parents and has a positive working relationship with them.

    • CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

  • Assists in the development of curriculum and methods of course / students evaluation in cooperation with department colleagues and the administration.

    • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

  • Incorporates constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement in performance made by supervisors.
  • Continuously self evaluates professional effectiveness in areas of curriculum, classroom performance, and teacher-student, staff and community relationships in order to maintain and / or improve professional competence.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in his / her instructional discipline(s) and successful educational practices and programs in order to improve the quality of the educational experiences of his / her students.
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