Music Teacher
SUMMARY: To develop in each pupil an appreciation of music as an art as part of our general culture; to teach techniques of vocal and/or instrumental music expression; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of music; to develop knowledge and skills in listening to music and basic understanding of reading music.
SUPERVISES: Instructional Assistant (if applicable)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree with music major or minor
- Arizona Teaching Certificate
- Ability to play at least one standard orchestra instrument or ability to sing.
Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans a balanced music program and organizes daily class time so that preparation and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
- Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
- Controls the storage and use of school-owned property; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior conductive to learning and provides a productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances.
- Evaluates each pupil’s musical growth and assigns appropriate citizenship and scholarship marks
- Participates in planning, rehearsing, and directing pupils in musical programs for school and community; applies knowledge of district procedures and limitations set on performance.
- Selects and requisitions books, musical instruments, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
- Communicates with parents on pupil progress.
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
- Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.
- Maintains professional competence through continuing education, in-service programs, and self-selected professional growth activities related to music.
- Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assingend byt the Superintendent/Designee.
Statutory Responsibilities:
- Enforce the course of study for the assigned class or classes.
- Enforce the use of the adopted textbooks for the assigned class or classes.
- Enforce the rules and regulations governing the schools prescribed by the Governing Board, the Arizona Department of Education and any other lawfully empowered authority.
- Hold pupils to strict account for disorderly conduct.
- Exercise supervision over pupils on the playgrounds and during recess.
- Make the decision to promote or retain a pupil in the Pendergast schools.
- Make such reports as may be reasonably required by the superintendent of Public Instruction, County School Superintendent, Governing Board or School Administration.