Teacher - Band/Music

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Music - Band
Date Posted:
5/2/2023
Location:
Thousand Oaks High School
Closing Date:
05/16/2023
CONEJO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Music Teacher - Band
REPORTS TO: Site Principal
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENT: A valid Single Subject Music Credential
SALARY: Certificated Salary Schedule
POSITION PURPOSE:
This position reports to the school principal/supervisor or designee of the school/office to which the employee is assigned for administrative direction.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS):

• Teaches skills, knowledge, and a working understanding of the curriculum designated by Conejo Valley Unified School District.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division's basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course standards.
• Plans a music program that allows for performance as well as practice of music skills.
• Provides leaderships and participates in programs and activities that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction and adapts the curriculum to the needs of each pupil with varying abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Instructs students in proper care and use of musical equipment.
• Organizes storage areas and controls use of music, instruments, and supplies and works with office staff to order necessary supplies and equipment.
• Provides clear behavior expectations for students and monitors student behavior throughout the class and school campus.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required
• Follows established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence).
• Participates in programs and activities that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
• Communicates with families to create a partnership around student learning by providing information about the instructional program and the progress of their child(ren); advocates the special needs of the students with the school and community.
• Reflects on practice and student work to determine what went well and what changes could improve instruction and uses reflection to inform future instruction.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level. May teach under modular or flexible scheduling plans.
• Plans and coordinates the work of student helpers and paraprofessionals and participates in the evaluation of their performance.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• During periods of critical shortage or other emergency situations, shall temporarily perform any duties as directed within the authorization of any credentials held by the incumbent that are part of the class description requirements in effect at the time such duties are performed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree, including courses needed to meet credential requirements
• A valid California Single Subject Credential in Music or an authorization in Music attached to a credential.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of and ability to conduct and implement a cognitively challenging instructional program as required by a District approved course of study
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs
• Ability to cooperate with the school faculty and administration in the development of a coherent program of instruction
• Ability to work effective with students, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program
• Thorough knowledge of content and pedagogy necessary for effective instruction; enthusiasm for, and imagination and creativity in teaching the necessary skills for academic success; and commitment to the education of all students
• Understanding of the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional developmental growth patterns of students
• Ability to work effective with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups
• Ability to communicate effectively, including giving clear, concise instructions, using academic language, and appropriate level of delivery, and listening without bias and providing appropriate feedback/reinforcement
• Ability to compose and comprehend written communication
• Ability to properly use and to care for the materials, supplies, and equipment employed in teaching
• Appropriate personal appearance, cleanliness, and manner.
• Poise, tact, and good judgment, and commitment to the education of all students

The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410)