K-5 Elementary Music Teacher

POSITION TITLE:                         Elementary Music Teacher 

FTE:                                               1.0

POSITION LOCATION:                 Burns Park Elementary School
  
SALARY:                                       Teacher’s Salary Schedule
                                   
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:     Building Principal 

 
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in music education Knowledge of Dalcroze, Kodaly, MLT, and/or Orff Understanding of musical concepts Experience applying differentiated instruction to all aspects of a general music curriculum Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, faculty, administrators, peers, parents, and the Ann Arbor community. Active involvement in professional music association(s) Ability to use technology for instructional and management purposes Application and knowledge of United States laws related to copyright both of physical music and mechanical royalties for performance and recording

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in K-12 music

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach a well-rounded, district-approved, general music curriculum to elementary students according to national and state guidelines
Ability to play the piano or other accompaniment instruments.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and designated times.
Plan a program of study that meets the student’s individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the student’s maturity and interests.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Diagnoses the educational needs of students.
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
Provide performing opportunities for students in concerts and assembly formats Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Serve on committees to promote music in the school as well as the community.
Other duties as assigned

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information in written and oral form. Speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  
Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:  
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:   
Apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program; have the ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and skills of students to whom assigned. Establish effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and the community

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally sit and walk and sometimes stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as typed material. Hearing abilities used while performing this job include hearing conversations in a quiet or noisy environment. The employee interacts with the public and other staff and occasionally works extended hours.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.   Occasionally the employee will  bend or twist at the neck more than the average person  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material,  and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to  meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.     

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is responsible for students’ safety,well-being, and work output.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must complete the online application at A2schools.org –> District Links –> Job Postings.