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Job Description
Wapato School District
Teacher -Music
Purpose Statement
The job of Teacher -Music is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing students' music appreciation and skills; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group an individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
Essential Functions
Administers subject specific assessment and test for the purpose of assessing the level of students' competencies.
Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Coordinate with choir teacher for the purpose of promoting the performing arts.
Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance and problem solving techniques.
Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addressing individual student requirements.
Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
Instructs students (e.g. voice and instrumentation, etc.) for the purpose of improving their music appreciation and musical skills (e.g. voice and instrumentation).
Maintains musical instruments, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of required materials.
Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Models conversations, manners, clean-up activities, listening skills, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, parades, competitions, concerts, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
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Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in
order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using
pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read
technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to
define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson
plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data
utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.
Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing
and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting
tact and patience; and working flexible hours.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’sservices.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 20% walking,
and 60% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free
Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required
to perform functions.
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Plans concerts, recitals, competitions, marching band, pep band, festivals and conducts for the purpose of displaying student performances.
Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Promote and recruit students for the 6-12 music program for the purpose of creating a robust program.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Responds to inquires from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.
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environment.
Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area.
Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses
Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances
Washington State Teacher Certificate
Designated Subject Matter Endorsement
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Annual Training and Inservice
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade
Exempt