Teacher Job Description
Musical Choir
Primarily Reports to: Principal
Secondarily Reports to: Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum qualifications:
· Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university required, Master’s degree (M.A. or M.S.) strongly preferred.
· Prior successful experience teaching music to young and adolescent students or in performance arts in a school setting strongly preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policy(ies) and procedures.
2. Plans a program of study in music education that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and meets the requirements of District curriculum and state standards.
3. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
4. Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
5. Makes learning visible through effective student engagement.
6. Integrates technology to support effective instruction, student learning, and classroom management. 7. Reflects on daily instruction and utilizes research-based best practices to modify practices for greater student outcomes and effective classroom management.
8. Assists in the selection of sheet music, equipment, and other instructional materials.
9. Instructs students on vocal and choral skills, musical notation, ensemble development, musical genres and repertoire.
10. Coordinates and directs all rehearsals.
11. Coordinates students’ solo and group performances outside school hours with students for festivals, fundraisers, other Districts, community events, and competitions.
12. Conducts music in concerts and performances.
13. Coordinates student transportation and rides on the bus with students to and from music performances/events.
14. Communicates with students, parents, and staff regarding scheduled rehearsals, performances, students’ requirements for events, and transportation information.
15. Responds to inquiries from students, parents, staff, and community members regarding all facets of music program and events.
16. Tracks student performance attire, purchasing, musical instruments, sound equipment, and lighting for performances.
17. Supervises student musicians off campus during performances.
18. Assigns relevant homework or rehearsal schedules.
19. Utilizes formative and summative assessments to measure the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and maintains such records as required by the District.
20. Prepares report cards and progress reports.
21. Facilitates conferences with students, parents, and other staff members.
22. Adheres to District policies on the collection of money from student fund raisers.
23. Attends music educator meetings.
24. Takes all responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of the students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
25. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, curriculum, and instructional methods.
26. Assists the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student activities and conduct.
27. Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
28. Adheres to all standards established by Teachers Standards and Practices Commission for Competent and Ethical Educators.
29. Complies with applicable District, state, local, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
30. Attends work regularly and is punctual.
MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Attends in-service trainings.
2. Attends staff meetings.
3. Substitutes for other teachers, as necessary.
4. Reports issues to authorities as necessary, animal control, suspicious activity, etc.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.
Safety Duties and Responsibilities
Every employee of the School has an obligation to know our safety rules and procedures; to teach what they know to others; to recognize unsafe actions and situations; to warn others of unsafe situations; to react to emergency situations and to report hazardous or unsafe practices to those in a position to correct them.
Physical Demands:
There are mental, physical, and environmental demands, such as maintaining emotional control under stress, frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. Although the employee may have periods of sitting, oftentimes, the employee will be moving around and on their feet. Moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment as needed.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is low to high and may have interruptions. At UME Prep, we strive to create a warm, friendly, and professional atmosphere that reflects the need for regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing duties that are essential for the development of our students.
To better understand the rationale behind UME’s proactive school-family partnership approach to education, please read the poem, A Fence or an Ambulance by Joseph Malins.
We are glad you have chosen to join the UME Family!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28,649.00 - $32,947.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Dallas, TX 75236 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dallas, TX 75236: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person