Teacher, Junior High General And/Or Instrumental Music

QUALIFICATIONS:   1.     California credential to teach vocal And/Or Instrumental Music in public schools 2.     Bachelor's degree with music major or minor desirable 3.     Ability to play at least one standard orchestral instrument (if instrumental teacher) or ability to play piano and sing (if vocal or general music teacher) 4.     Ability to motivate children to perform in vocal And/Or Instrumental Music   REPORTS TO:              Principal   JOB GOAL:                  To develop in each pupil an appreciation of art of music as part of general culture; to teach techniques of vocal And/Or Instrumental Music expression; to discover and develop talents of pupils in fields of music; to develop knowledge and skills in listening and reading music; to meet goals established in District's "Purposes of Instruction," Course of Study and Curriculum Guide in relationship to specific needs of all students under his/her direction.   PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:   1.     In cooperation with principal and other staff members, plans instructional objectives for assigned grade level or subject area consistent with Course of Study and Curriculum Guide which meet District's and school's educational goals; these objectives are to be established by October 15 of each year 2.     Creates classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to maturity and interest of students; participates with staff in establishing and maintaining effective learning climate within school; develops reasonable and specific rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in classroom in fair and just manner 3.     Analyzes learning capacity of students and provides for their needs; plans balanced music program and organized class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within allotted time 4.     Guides learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear performance objectives as listed in Course of S