Rocky Mountain Jr. High-Band Teacher

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a Band Teacher. This position is for 8 hours per day, 9 months per year. Summer marching band is expected. This position will be for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Under the direction of the school principal, the teacher is responsible for the education of assigned students and will create a flexible program and class environment favorable for learning and personal growth. The teacher will establish effective rapport with students; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and the knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education, and do so in accordance with each student's ability. Professional relations will be developed and maintained with other staff and parents.
Qualifications:

• Teaches subject matter, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other appropriate learning activities.
• Develop lesson plans, adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs, and utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction.
• Utilizes computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Controls the storage and use of district owned property; makes minor adjustments and request repairs as required.
• Maintains classroom organization and discipline.
• Establishes and maintains Standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Provides and maintains a safe and supervised environment in the classroom and the school grounds.
• Devises and utilizes techniques which accurately measure students' progress.
• Evaluates student's academic and personal growth keeping appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means discussing academic and personal progress; interpret school programs.
• Communicates and cooperates with other professional staff in academic and personal growth areas.
• Demonstrates professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
• Conforms to district policies including attendance, absences and evaluations.
• Attendance must be adequate to acceptably perform listed job functions.
• Possesses problem solving skills.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, school, staff, district staff, and patrons.
• Communicates effectively.
• Maintains a marching band with a summer parade program as well as a fall marching show for competition. Show planning and production of field show for marching competition. Supervise marching staff.
• Maintains a pep band for athletic competitions.
• Participates with the school musical with the performing arts team.
• Prepares and hosts at least 3 concerts a year. Participation in district band, region
• band large group, jazz and solo and ensemble festivals are expected.
• Guitar instruction.

Has knowledge of State Core Curriculum and Board of Education adopted guides.
Valid Utah Secondary Teaching License with a Should read Music endorsement-band emphasis.
WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER