*THIS POSITION IS FOR INTERNAL STAFF ONLY.*

Get to Know Us:

Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility.

RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources and specialized programs.

RGSD is home to 12 schools, which serve approximately 4,900 students. Committed to providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school.

Culture:

RGSD is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children.

Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to advocate for scholars and educational equity. Join our Ramily!

There is a new view on the horizon and learning is required!  https://www.rgsdmo.org

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Assist and lead teachers in carrying out K-5 music curriculum through facilitating bi-monthly meetings, Professional Development, classroom visitations and mentoring when needed.

• Collaborates and facilitates opportunities to work with the Fine Arts department for scheduling district-wide events (i.e. Fine Arts Festival).

• Works cooperatively with district administrators and staff in continuous evaluations, development and implementation of K-5 music curriculum.

• Identifies and creates opportunities for professional development with respect to workshops, clinics, conferences, conventions, and appropriate in-service programs related to K-5 music education in cooperation with the district Professional Development Coordinator.

• Recommends K-5 music curriculum changes to the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for presentation to be adopted by the School Board.

• Serves as liaison for K-5 music staff in communication with the School Board, Superintendent, and Central Office staff.

• Works with principals/Central Office Administration to recruit and maintain certified music educators.

• Consults with the Central Office and building principals on the Fine Arts Budget and its use.

• Participates with music staff, principals, and Central Office in the identification of instructional materials, equipment and other needs in the process of the budgeting.

• Maintains a district-wide digital inventory of elementary music instruments, materials, and equipment.

• Reports incidents (i.e. damage, theft, misuse of equipment, improper storage) for the purpose of maintaining inventory, fiscal records, and establishing replacement cycles.

• Assists in establishing positive relationships with professional, civic, service and parent organizations in the community.

• Participates and provides interest, involvement and opportunities for students in community arts programs.

• Maintains membership in state and national music organizations (i.e. NAFME, ACD, etc) and attends at least one music workshop or convention (i.e. MMEA) per year

Qualifications:

• No District Coordinator position can be held by a teacher who does not have specific teacher certification for the specific content area. (i.e. Performing Arts Coordinator must have Music certification).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

• Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or

• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.

• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects.

• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet. Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.

• Requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.

• The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and is generally a hazard free environment.

• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

Salary: $5,000 stipend

*THIS POSITION IS FOR INTERNAL STAFF ONLY.*