Vocal Music Teacher

Geary County USD 475
Job Description
 
Classification:                          Certified
Division/Department:               Elementary Education K-5
Job Category:                           Teacher
FLSA:                                      Exempt
 
Title:                                        Elementary Vocal Music Teacher
 
Qualifications:                          *Current Kansas Teaching Certificate with endorsement appropriate to the assignment on file in the Devin Center
                                                Health certificate on file in Devin Center
                                               
Reports To:                              Building Principals
 
Supervises:                              Students K-5
 
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE
 
To provide engaging instruction that will promote an appreciation of music and assist students in gaining performance skills by providing a minimum of one performance opportunity for students in each grade level.
 
CRITICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
2. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
3. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
4. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
5. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.          
 
                The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach.  The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds.  The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people.  The employee is responsible for the work output of others.  The employee occasionally works extended hours.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
            1.  Planning and preparation based upon students' needs
                        Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students
                        Select instructional goals
                        Demonstrate knowledge of resources
                        Assess student learning using appropriate measures
            2.  Classroom Environment
                        Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport  
                        Establish a culture for learning
                        Establish and maintain classroom procedures
                        Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors
                        Organize space for learning
            3.  Instruction based upon state standards, district curriculum, and student needs
                        Communicate clearly and accurately
                        Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques
                        Engage students in learning
                        Provide timely feedback to students
                        Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs
            4.  Professional responsibilities
                        Follow contractual responsibilities
                        Engage in reflective practice
                        Maintain accurate records
                        Communicate with families
                        Engage in professional development activities
                        Maintain appropriate licensure
                        Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal
                       
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide a minimum of one public performance opportunity for students.
2. Participate in staff, department, committee and team meetings, assist in early recognition and prevention of educational problems.
3. Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the Principal and/or the Director of Teaching & Learning.
4. Keep informed regarding new technologies that facilitate and support student learning.
5. Communicate clearly and accurately with administrators, staff, parents, students and support agencies.
6. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
7. Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and re-evaluation process.
8. Attend/assist with school events; organize/supervise field trips.
9. Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
10. Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations including but not limited to

Consolidated Plan for Federal Programs
Acceptable use of technology
Sexual and racial harassment
Child abuse reporting

1. Perform other duties assigned by the principal or other building or district administrators.

 
 
 
Term of Employment:               Teacher Contract
 
Salary Range:                           Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.
 
Evaluation Frequency:              Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with state regulations and the terms established in the negotiated agreement.
 
Updated 2-17-20
 
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Director of Personnel Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Director of Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000