Part-time, 0.5 FTE Music Teacher

Geary County USD 475 
Job Description

Classification:            Certified
Division/Department:        Elementary Education K-5
Job Category:            Teacher
FLSA:                Exempt

Title:                Part-time 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
11.    Perform other duties assigned by the