One year long-term substitute Music Teacher

JOB GOALS:

• To instruct students in accordance with the educational philosophy, course objectives, and curriculum of the District

• To provide maximum learning opportunities for students in accordance with program objectives and each ‘student‘s abilities, interests, and needs

• To continuously develop his/her professional knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors in order to improve the educational opportunities of his/her students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

INSTRUCTION

• Instructs students in accordance with the District's philosophy of education, policies, and curriculum

• Directs the teaching/ learning process toward the achievement of program goals, establishes specific objectives for all lessons, communicates these objectives to students.

• Is prepared to instruct students assigned and has written documentation (e.g., plan book) of preparation

• Diagnoses the learning needs of students in terms of the course objectives on a continuous basis and seeks the assistance of District specialists as required

• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, materials, instructional media, consistent with the needs, interests, and abilities of the students and the objectives of the course

• Assess the progress of students in terms of course ob¬jectives on a continuous basis and provides progress reports as required

• Sets a positive example for students and community by demonstrating respect and concern for students and an awareness of community values

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Manages and fully utilizes class time for instructional purposes

• Establishes and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and teaching.

• Assists the Administration in implementing policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner

• Promotes appropriate student behavior and attends to misbehavior when it occurs in the teacher‘s presence whenever it is brought to a teacher's attention (e.g., hallway, cafeteria, washrooms, and grounds)

• Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment materials and facilities

ORGANIZATION

• Conducts school-related activities in conformity with School Committee policies and administrative regulations

• Cooperates with administrators and others in developing and supporting school activities and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching

• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors

• Maintains accurate student records as required by law, School Committee policy and administrative regulations

• Takes and records attendance accurately in classes and/or homeroom, notes excessive absenteeism to supervisory personnel and parents

• Conducts routine assignments with accuracy, promptness and efficiency

• Maintains an accurate inventory of materials and supplies used in carrying out assignments

• Performs all other duties as required by the school administration.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• Assists in the development of curriculum and methods of course/ students evaluation in cooperation with department colleagues and the administration.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT .

• Incorporates constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement in performance made by supervisors.

• Continuously self evaluates professional effectiveness in areas of curriculum, classroom performance, and teacher—student, staff and community relationships in order to maintain and/or improve professional competence.

• Keeps abreast of new developments in his/her instructional discipline(s) and successful educational practices and programs in order to improve the quality of the educational experiences of his/her students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Massachusetts DESE Licensure in subject area.

• Demonstrates ability to instruct school students and to maintain purpose and order in the classroom and all other areas of the school.

• Commitment to continuously improve professional competence

• Demonstrates ability to design and deliver instruction to facilitate learning consistent with the philosophy, goals, curriculum and policies as established by the School Committee.

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