Elementary Teacher - Music

TITLE: Music Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: As set by the State certification requirements (049)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual, English and Spanish

REPORTS TO: Principal/Director or designee

SUPERVISES: Teacher aides and volunteers assigned

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible citizens.

Performance Responsibilities

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Prepares and carries out plans for instruction which, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interest, and abilities of students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate, with consideration given to resources available, teacher program load, and other relevant conditions.
• Utilizes available computer technology in instructional settings.
• Evaluates and follows up on student progress on a regular basis.
• Emphasizes competency in the basic skills.
• Maintains a classroom environment conductive to instruction and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Establishes a positive climate for learning; encourages students to do well and to develop a degree of responsibility for learning.
• Consults, as necessary, with colleagues, students, and parents to improve student learning; as deemed necessary seeks assistance of school specialists for students with special learning disabilities.
• Assist the administration in implementing policies, rules, and regulations covering student life and conduct.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom.
• Seeks to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Performs such other related tasks as the principal may from time to time assign.
  
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten month year. Salary and work year are determined by the Board of Education and the Teachers’ Bargaining Unit.

SALARY RANGE: Salary Based as determined by experience and NLEA Contract.

New London Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This position follows the 10-month district calendar.