Music/Choir Teacher SY25-26 Job at South Bend Community School Corporation in So

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Music/Choir Teacher - General

JOB OPENING: Music/Choir Teacher

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

SALARY: Teacher Contract

CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year

Position Summary

The Music Teacher is a highly qualified and state certified teacher responsible for delivering general music content in a differentiated manner that is aligned with the Indiana Academic Standards in Music.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Have a working knowledge of best practices in Music Education, arts integration, and Indiana Academic Standards in Music, while implementing a curriculum based in creativity
• Guide, motivate and engage students in learning, including understanding the principles of music, music reading, musicianship, and specific vocal and performance skills through solo and ensemble practice and performances
• Enhance symbolic communication, promote self-esteem, self-motivation, aesthetic awareness, cultural exposure, creativity, improved emotional expression and social harmony, relationships, team-building, cooperation, self-confidence and providing an avenue for building performance competencies
• Make use of quality vocal literature in diverse styles appropriate in difficulty and range for students
• Maintain a safe classroom, using appropriate classroom management skills
• Complete and maintain all required student records
• Utilize the SBCSC technology, as required
• Attend and participate in required staff meetings and building-wide trainings and initiatives
• Plan, rehearse, and direct students in a minimum of two concerts per year (Semester I, Semester II) at the building level. These performances should include all performance classes.
• Rehearsals should be held a minimum of one day per week. The choir should be involved in the building level concerts.
• Prepare students to perform for additional community/extra-curricular concerts, when scheduled
• Utilize instructional materials/resources recommended for the district
• Participate in all Fine Arts Vocal Music recruiting events
• Attend corporation Fine Arts and Primary Music staff meetings, as scheduled
• Provide for music/choir participation at school-related and community events, such as concerts, recruiting performances, community outreach, etc.
• Assist with compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs
• Coordinate fundraising activities and management of funds, as needed
• Facilitate cleaning, repairing, and storing all music supplies/equipment
• Develop and implement plans for music program and show written evidence of preparation, including lesson plans, as required
• Conduct ongoing formative and summative assessments of student achievement
• Accompany and supervise students on field trips, when necessary
• Maintain open communication and professional relationships with all stakeholders
• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

• Licensed and highly-qualified in the area of General Music, all grades
• Ability to manage a budget and supplies
• Knowledge of state, district and school policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret district policies, procedures and data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in an urban environment preferred
• Must not currently be on a Performance Improvement Plan
• Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to handle stress. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours.
• Ability to speak fluently in both English and Spanish strongly recommended.

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