Elementary Music Teacher (Itinerant) (P2024027.8)

POSITION:    Elementary Music Teacher (Itinerant) 
 
LOCATION:     Burnsville Elementary, Flatwoods Elementary & Sutton Elementary Schools
 
LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:    200-day contract  
                                                                                                                                                                                          
SALARY:    State Minimum Salary Schedule. Total Benefits Package can be found here: https://boe.brax.k12.wv.us/page/employment
                                                                                                 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled. 
 
EFFECTIVE EMPLOYMENT DATE:       Upon Board Approval
 
CERTIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS:     Professional Teaching Certificate - Music K-12
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:    
                                    

• Develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of WV Content Standards and Objectives, the district's curriculum program, and show written evidence of preparation as required;
• Delivers rigorous instruction to all students;
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles;
• Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by WVDE and board policies, and administrative regulations;
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned;
• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results to support school-wide academic performance goals and instructional activities;
• Works cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP);
• Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements;
• Helps students analyze and improve study methods and habits;
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student achievement through formative and informative testing;
• Maintains positive role model for students;
• Supports mission of school district;
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers to support student learning;
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members;
• Uses effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly;
• Keeps informed and complies with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers;
• Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required;

 
 
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  
           
            Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration.  The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.
 
TO APPLY:                  
                                   
Braxton County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs.  You may apply online from our district website at https://boe.brax.k12.wv.us/page/employment.  To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position.  All bids are posted a minimum of five business days.  Applicants must have required certification or be pending with the West Virginia Department of Education at the closing of the bid.
 
 
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As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in employment or in its education programs and activities.  Inquiries may be referred to Melissa Adkins, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone 304.765.7101; or the West Virginia Department of Education's Director of the Office of Civil Rights.