POSITION TITLE:   K-5 General Music Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper certification through the Arkansas Department of

Education

REPORTS TO:         Principal, Assistant Principals and Fine Arts Coordinator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  190 days with benefits provided according to Siloam Springs

School Board policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for teaching music education to students in grades K-5, and assists the staff of the school in the improvement and appreciation of music instruction. Helps students grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences including singing, moving to music, playing of instruments and listening.

• Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the music curriculum to the needs of each student.

• Encourage students to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible.

• Utilize a repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students.

• Work collaboratively with content team (Professional Learning Community) and interdisciplinary team.

• Implement a variety of effective, research-based instructional strategies consistently to engage learners with the essential learning standards.

• Design instructional plans with attention to individual student abilities and interests.

• Monitor and assess student progress frequently, using both formative and summative assessments, and provide progress reports as requested.

• Adjust instruction within the classroom (Tier I) to meet the needs of all learners, re-teaching when needed and extending learning for others.

• Create a classroom environment that reflects respectful interactions between students and teachers, as well as student-to-student, while using effective procedures to support all learners.

• Effectively implement district initiatives.

• Maintain consistent and timely parent communication using appropriate structures and resources.

• Meet or exceed professional responsibilities and professional behavior expectations.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.

• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.

• Serve on committees as assigned.

• Remain current on instructional practices in education.