Seattle Public Schools
John Stanford Int'l Elementary - Music Specialist - 0.5 FTE
Seattle Public Schools, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
John Stanford Int'l Elementary - Music Specialist (0.5 FTE)
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Overview of Position A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment, facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials, establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines, provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students, and evaluates student performance and progress. Instructs students in a self‑contained class or course for which daily student attendance is kept, normally in any span of grades not above grade 6. Examples include music, band, and physical education, or other specialists.
Essential Functions
Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans.
Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well‑being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in‑service training and continues to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.
Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.
Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement.
Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes.
Directs the activities of assigned non‑certificated personnel.
Attends or participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.
Other Functions
Serves on staff committees as required.
Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
Working Conditions Required to deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior; required to remain flexible to meet students immediate needs; required to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize; may experience frequent interruptions; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; in some positions the necessary and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient stamina and exertions, to demonstrate techniques properly for student safety, or to conduct or direct students; may teach in a classroom without telephone communication.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge
Subject areas appropriate to assignment;
Effective behavior management techniques;
Effective instructional techniques;
Rules and procedures for student safety.
Skills
Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications;
Effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community;
Designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement.
Establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators.
Ability
Deal with students in a positive and confident manner;
Be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population;
Adapt to change and remain flexible; organize activities;
Manage student behavior; use good judgement to maintain a safe learning environment; provide instruction and demonstrate techniques;
Use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software; direct assistants;
In some positions, administer first aid and CPR; establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators.
Typical Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree; academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system. Specific programs may require additional academic preparation or professional experience, including working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms; implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of "at risk" students; and, teaching multi‑level, open‑concept, and mainstream classes.
Certifications & Licenses Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate; some positions may require valid first aid and CPR certification; some positions may require a valid Washington State driver’s license and/or a Class II driver’s license.
Clearances Fingerprint and background check.
Benefits Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.
Salary Schedule Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it.
Endorsements
Agricultural Education
Arts: Visual
Bilingual Elementary
Bilingual Secondary
Biology
Business and Marketing
Chemistry
Counseling
Dance
Deaf Education
Early Childhood
Elementary Education
English Language Arts
English Language Learners
Environmental and Sustainability
Family and Consumer Sciences
Gifted Education
Health and Fitness
Humanities: Middle Level
History
Library Media
Mathematics
Mathematics: Middle Level
Music: Choral
Music: General
Music: Instrumental
Reading
Science
Science: Earth and Space
Science: Middle Level
Science: Physics
Social Studies
Social Work
Special Education
Special Education: Early Childhood
Technology Education
Theater
Traffic Safety
World Languages: Arabic
World Languages: Chinese
World Languages: French
World Languages: German
World Languages: Hindi
World Languages: Japanese
World Languages: Korean
World Languages: Latin
World Languages: Spanish
Not Applicable - I do not, nor will not hold a Washington State Teaching Certificate/Permit
I hold an "unendorsed" Washington State Teaching Certificate/Permit
Questions for Applicants
Are you a current Seattle Public Schools employee with a certificated contract for the next school year?
Have you been notified by your supervisor or human resources that you are displaced for the next school year?
Are you a current Seattle Public Schools certificated substitute?
If you are a current Seattle Public Schools employee with a certificated contract and a school assignment for the 2024-2025 school year, have you received approval from your current principal to be released for a transfer after the August 1 transfer deadline?
Have you received a binding contingency contract for the next school year?
Are you under contract with a district other than Seattle Public Schools for the next school year?
Senior level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
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Overview of Position A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment, facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials, establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines, provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students, and evaluates student performance and progress. Instructs students in a self‑contained class or course for which daily student attendance is kept, normally in any span of grades not above grade 6. Examples include music, band, and physical education, or other specialists.
Essential Functions
Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans.
Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well‑being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in‑service training and continues to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.
Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.
Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement.
Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes.
Directs the activities of assigned non‑certificated personnel.
Attends or participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.
Other Functions
Serves on staff committees as required.
Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
Working Conditions Required to deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior; required to remain flexible to meet students immediate needs; required to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize; may experience frequent interruptions; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; in some positions the necessary and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient stamina and exertions, to demonstrate techniques properly for student safety, or to conduct or direct students; may teach in a classroom without telephone communication.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge
Subject areas appropriate to assignment;
Effective behavior management techniques;
Effective instructional techniques;
Rules and procedures for student safety.
Skills
Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications;
Effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community;
Designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement.
Establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators.
Ability
Deal with students in a positive and confident manner;
Be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population;
Adapt to change and remain flexible; organize activities;
Manage student behavior; use good judgement to maintain a safe learning environment; provide instruction and demonstrate techniques;
Use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software; direct assistants;
In some positions, administer first aid and CPR; establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators.
Typical Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree; academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system. Specific programs may require additional academic preparation or professional experience, including working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms; implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of "at risk" students; and, teaching multi‑level, open‑concept, and mainstream classes.
Certifications & Licenses Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate; some positions may require valid first aid and CPR certification; some positions may require a valid Washington State driver’s license and/or a Class II driver’s license.
Clearances Fingerprint and background check.
Benefits Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.
Salary Schedule Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it.
Endorsements
Agricultural Education
Arts: Visual
Bilingual Elementary
Bilingual Secondary
Biology
Business and Marketing
Chemistry
Counseling
Dance
Deaf Education
Early Childhood
Elementary Education
English Language Arts
English Language Learners
Environmental and Sustainability
Family and Consumer Sciences
Gifted Education
Health and Fitness
Humanities: Middle Level
History
Library Media
Mathematics
Mathematics: Middle Level
Music: Choral
Music: General
Music: Instrumental
Reading
Science
Science: Earth and Space
Science: Middle Level
Science: Physics
Social Studies
Social Work
Special Education
Special Education: Early Childhood
Technology Education
Theater
Traffic Safety
World Languages: Arabic
World Languages: Chinese
World Languages: French
World Languages: German
World Languages: Hindi
World Languages: Japanese
World Languages: Korean
World Languages: Latin
World Languages: Spanish
Not Applicable - I do not, nor will not hold a Washington State Teaching Certificate/Permit
I hold an "unendorsed" Washington State Teaching Certificate/Permit
Questions for Applicants
Are you a current Seattle Public Schools employee with a certificated contract for the next school year?
Have you been notified by your supervisor or human resources that you are displaced for the next school year?
Are you a current Seattle Public Schools certificated substitute?
If you are a current Seattle Public Schools employee with a certificated contract and a school assignment for the 2024-2025 school year, have you received approval from your current principal to be released for a transfer after the August 1 transfer deadline?
Have you received a binding contingency contract for the next school year?
Are you under contract with a district other than Seattle Public Schools for the next school year?
Senior level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function
Other
Education Administration Programs
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Seattle Public Schools by 2x.
Get notified about new John Stanford Int'l Elementary - Music Specialist - 0.5 FTE jobs in
Seattle, WA .
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