Teacher, Dance

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POSITION TITLE:
Teacher, Dance
FLSA:
Exempt
SALARY:
Teacher Salary Schedule
WORK DAYS:
190
LOCATION:
To be Announced
REPORTS TO:
rincipal
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provides dance instruction to students and to present students in performance as part of that instruction.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Educational Level:
Bachelor Degree in job related field
2. Certification/License:
Valid Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for GA certification in Health and PE or Dance K-12.
3. Experience:
None
4. Physical Activities:
Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Experience in dance and/or dance instruction strongly preferred. Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Instructs all students and ensures each student's progress with as much individualization as possible.
2. Presents concerts and programs as dictated by the instructional needs of the students and the valid expectations of the local school.
3. Establishes a positive classroom climate and effectively manages dance instruction within that environment.
4. Plans effectively for instruction, using knowledge of subject matter as well as knowledge of the physical, emotional, and intellectual growth process of students.
5. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
6. Select dance and dance materials which are appropriate for teaching and performance, and which will contribute to the development of the students' understanding and appreciation of dance.
7. Evaluates student progress in terms of the objectives of the course and grade taught.
8. Maintains positive and supportive communication with other dance teachers within the local school cluster as well as other dance teachers within the district.
9. Fulfills all responsibilities of paperwork such as materials and equipment inventory, purchase orders, report cards, attendance records, dance library records, etc.
10. Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
11. Meets certification and accreditation standards.
12. Meets expectations according to the regular teacher job description.
13. Seeks to improve through professional development and evaluation activities.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

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