Music Teacher Job at Maricopa Unified School District in Maricopa

Overview

Music Teacher role at Maricopa Unified School District, Maricopa, Arizona.

Position : Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)

Classification : Exempt - 187 or 189 Day Contract

Salary : Approved Certified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)

Reports To : School Principal

Responsibilities

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

Knowledge and Skills

Physical requirements

Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation : general vision, hearing within normal range (corrected), speaking clearly. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift up to 50 pounds, and move objects up to 125 pounds as needed.

Required License / Certification

A valid Arizona Department of Education Certification / Endorsement consistent with assignment and a valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The district also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Title IX Coordinator : Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 44150 W. Maricopa / Casa Grande Highway, Maricopa, AZ 85138, 520-568-5100, Email : tbeckett@musd20.org

Section 504 / ADA Coordinator : Director of Exceptional Student Services, 44150 W. Maricopa / Casa Grande Highway, Maricopa, AZ 85138, 520-568-5100

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