Teacher- Visual Arts
Young World Physical Education, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Grand Rapids Public Schools Harrison Park School (PreK-8) - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Job Description
TEACHER – VISUAL ARTS
DEPARTMENT:
Fine Arts/PE
BARGAINING UNIT:
Union Groups
WAGE:
Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.
DIRECT SUPERVISOR:
Building Based: School Principal/ Director of Fine Arts; Itinerant: Director of Fine Arts
GRPS MISSION:
Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.
Job Summary
The General Music Teacher is responsible for preparing scholars in general music in multiple buildings.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
JX/JQ K-12 music teacher certification.
Degree in Music Education.
Preferred:
Successful teaching experience working in a diverse setting.
Successful experience and training in Orff, Kodaly, and/or Gordon methodologies preferred.
Successful experience teaching K-5 general music preferred.
Essential Job Functions
Responsible for developing a high-quality general music program using research‑based instructional strategies as the foundation for creating successful music.
Provide sound music instruction enabling all scholars to know and demonstrate the foundations of general music—singing techniques, music reading/literacy, and application of theoretical knowledge through movement, instruments, musical game, etc.
Provide rhythmic instructions so all scholars can count and clap age‑appropriate rhythmic patterns independently.
Develop lesson plans based on the music curriculum, the GRPS academic plan, support departmental goals, and scholars’ needs.
Implement a plan addressing all learning styles, which allows each scholar to succeed through differentiated instruction.
Plan and execute a minimum of two performances per building per year.
Communicate with feeder schools—middle school—to establish program articulation and successful transition for scholars.
Evaluate scholar progress based on formal and informal assessment to inform instruction.
Grade scholars and input the data into the computer‑based grading program.
Attend meetings and workshops to stay current with educational practice.
Provide a safe, effective classroom environment that is focused on learning and scholar growth.
Establish and maintain timely effective written/oral communication with scholars, parents, building and district level staff.
Create and maintain positive relations with scholars, parents, staff, and community.
Exercise good judgment implementing school district policies, procedures, guidelines, and law.
Serve as a role model for all scholars and within the school community.
Keep organized classroom spaces, music library, scholar attendance.
Work effectively with diverse scholars and staff of various backgrounds.
Other duties as assigned.
Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Parent and Community Engagement
Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating scholar progress.
Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with scholars, parents, and colleagues.
Participate in parent meetings, including IEPs and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals.
ADA Requirements
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.
Physical Demands
Stands and/or walks during most of the working day. Turns, stoops, climbs, bends, pushes, pulls, reaches for and carries materials and equipment. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Must be able to work outside for extended periods (up to the entire eight‑hour shift) in all weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors although outdoor activities are required. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being, and work output of scholars.
Mental Functions
Requires comparison, analysis, oral and written communication, copying, coordination, instruction, computation, synthesis, evaluation, interpersonal skills, compilation, and negotiation.
Non‑Discrimination / Accommodation Assistance
The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.
Contact Information
Phone: 616-819-5272
Email: careers@grps.org
Salary
$47,854 to $94,408 Per Year
Position Type
Full‑Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
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Job Description
TEACHER – VISUAL ARTS
DEPARTMENT:
Fine Arts/PE
BARGAINING UNIT:
Union Groups
WAGE:
Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.
DIRECT SUPERVISOR:
Building Based: School Principal/ Director of Fine Arts; Itinerant: Director of Fine Arts
GRPS MISSION:
Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.
Job Summary
The General Music Teacher is responsible for preparing scholars in general music in multiple buildings.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
JX/JQ K-12 music teacher certification.
Degree in Music Education.
Preferred:
Successful teaching experience working in a diverse setting.
Successful experience and training in Orff, Kodaly, and/or Gordon methodologies preferred.
Successful experience teaching K-5 general music preferred.
Essential Job Functions
Responsible for developing a high-quality general music program using research‑based instructional strategies as the foundation for creating successful music.
Provide sound music instruction enabling all scholars to know and demonstrate the foundations of general music—singing techniques, music reading/literacy, and application of theoretical knowledge through movement, instruments, musical game, etc.
Provide rhythmic instructions so all scholars can count and clap age‑appropriate rhythmic patterns independently.
Develop lesson plans based on the music curriculum, the GRPS academic plan, support departmental goals, and scholars’ needs.
Implement a plan addressing all learning styles, which allows each scholar to succeed through differentiated instruction.
Plan and execute a minimum of two performances per building per year.
Communicate with feeder schools—middle school—to establish program articulation and successful transition for scholars.
Evaluate scholar progress based on formal and informal assessment to inform instruction.
Grade scholars and input the data into the computer‑based grading program.
Attend meetings and workshops to stay current with educational practice.
Provide a safe, effective classroom environment that is focused on learning and scholar growth.
Establish and maintain timely effective written/oral communication with scholars, parents, building and district level staff.
Create and maintain positive relations with scholars, parents, staff, and community.
Exercise good judgment implementing school district policies, procedures, guidelines, and law.
Serve as a role model for all scholars and within the school community.
Keep organized classroom spaces, music library, scholar attendance.
Work effectively with diverse scholars and staff of various backgrounds.
Other duties as assigned.
Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Parent and Community Engagement
Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating scholar progress.
Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with scholars, parents, and colleagues.
Participate in parent meetings, including IEPs and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals.
ADA Requirements
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.
Physical Demands
Stands and/or walks during most of the working day. Turns, stoops, climbs, bends, pushes, pulls, reaches for and carries materials and equipment. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Must be able to work outside for extended periods (up to the entire eight‑hour shift) in all weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors although outdoor activities are required. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being, and work output of scholars.
Mental Functions
Requires comparison, analysis, oral and written communication, copying, coordination, instruction, computation, synthesis, evaluation, interpersonal skills, compilation, and negotiation.
Non‑Discrimination / Accommodation Assistance
The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.
Contact Information
Phone: 616-819-5272
Email: careers@grps.org
Salary
$47,854 to $94,408 Per Year
Position Type
Full‑Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
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