Teacher - Music
Young World Physical Education, Macon, GA, United States
Teacher - Music
Location:
Williams Elementary School, Macon, Georgia
Job Summary
This position plans and implements an instructional music program which provides an opportunity for students to learn about and enjoy musical experiences as performers and consumers in a positive learning environment and is appropriate to the needs, interests and abilities of the students served.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Teaching Tasks
Provides Instruction
Teaches at an appropriate instructional level
Provides content development
Builds for transfer
Assesses and Encourages Student Progress
Promotes student engagement
Monitors student progress
Responds to both adequate and inadequate student progress
Supports students
Manages the Learning Environment
Uses time efficiently
Maintains effective physical setting for instruction
Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom
Virtual Duties and Responsibilities
Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the Virtual Platform in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills
Uses a variety of programs and software applications, as appropriate, to complete instructional and administrative tasks
Participate in professional learning to enhance ability to provide engaging online instruction
Participate in required Professional Learning that leads to virtual teaching endorsement
Clearly articulates deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents to ensure that students complete coursework in a timely manner
Essential Job Functions
Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
Follows professional practices consistent with school and district policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues
Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
Is available to students and parents for conferences according to district policies
Facilitates home‑school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
Maintains confidentiality of students and students’ records
Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
Complies with school, district, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies
Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
Is punctual
Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher
Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly
Attends and participates in faculty meeting and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
Complies with conditions as stated in the Contract of Employment
Demonstrates professional practices in teaching
Models correct use of language, oral and written
Demonstrates accurate and up‑to‑date knowledge of content
Implements designated curriculum
Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order
Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out‑of‑class settings
Other Duties
Recruits and tests prospective choral music students.
Teaches general music students in grades K through 5 in accordance with the course of study and materials as outlined in the Bibb County Curriculum Guide and county adopted books; develops written sequential lesson plans weekly and presents them to the principal.
Develops and directs at least one performing choral music group annually which will be assessed by judges at a Georgia Music Educators Association large group festival.
Performs teaching responsibilities as identified in the Georgia Teacher Evaluation Program criteria.
Maintains contact with parents and school administration regarding the school music program.
Adheres to the Georgia Music Educators Association rules as well as the Georgia Department of Education policies regarding eligibility of 6th grade students each quarter for classes requiring performances outside the regular school day.
Maintains inventory records of all instruments and equipment.
Submits orders and necessary reports in a timely manner; attends staff meetings as scheduled.
Plans and performs musical programs for approved school, civic, social and professional organizations as well as the general public.
Participates in workshops, staff development courses, in‑service conferences and related activities for the purpose of continued professional growth.
Schedules periodic rehearsals and instructional periods outside school hours to augment in‑school instruction in preparation for various performances.
Performs other duties as required by the District, the school, or student need.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of student growth and development
Knowledge of music including theory, instruction and directing.
Knowledge of band and orchestral instruments.
Knowledge of elementary general music teaching strategies.
Knowledge of a piano keyboard.
Knowledge of choral group skills.
Ability to play simple piano accompaniments for elementary choral arrangements.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and use technology effectively including computerized music programs.
Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with students, school and system employees, parents and the general public.
Ability to develop, organize and direct elementary music programs and activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, community groups, and others as required.
Ability to read, teach and direct music.
Skills in sight‑singing.
Ability to plan integrated lesson plans in support of the school Instructional Program.
Certification, License and Special Requirements
Ability to obtain clearance certificate from GaPSC.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain GaPSC certification in Music K‑12.
Salary/Terms/Benefits
1.190 day work year.
2. Salary based on certification and experience; placement on the Adopted Salary Schedule and position supplement(s).
3. Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in Teachers’ Retirement System.
Equal Opportunity Employer
BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR.
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Location:
Williams Elementary School, Macon, Georgia
Job Summary
This position plans and implements an instructional music program which provides an opportunity for students to learn about and enjoy musical experiences as performers and consumers in a positive learning environment and is appropriate to the needs, interests and abilities of the students served.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Teaching Tasks
Provides Instruction
Teaches at an appropriate instructional level
Provides content development
Builds for transfer
Assesses and Encourages Student Progress
Promotes student engagement
Monitors student progress
Responds to both adequate and inadequate student progress
Supports students
Manages the Learning Environment
Uses time efficiently
Maintains effective physical setting for instruction
Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom
Virtual Duties and Responsibilities
Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the Virtual Platform in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills
Uses a variety of programs and software applications, as appropriate, to complete instructional and administrative tasks
Participate in professional learning to enhance ability to provide engaging online instruction
Participate in required Professional Learning that leads to virtual teaching endorsement
Clearly articulates deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents to ensure that students complete coursework in a timely manner
Essential Job Functions
Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
Follows professional practices consistent with school and district policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues
Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
Is available to students and parents for conferences according to district policies
Facilitates home‑school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
Maintains confidentiality of students and students’ records
Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
Complies with school, district, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies
Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
Is punctual
Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher
Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly
Attends and participates in faculty meeting and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
Complies with conditions as stated in the Contract of Employment
Demonstrates professional practices in teaching
Models correct use of language, oral and written
Demonstrates accurate and up‑to‑date knowledge of content
Implements designated curriculum
Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order
Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out‑of‑class settings
Other Duties
Recruits and tests prospective choral music students.
Teaches general music students in grades K through 5 in accordance with the course of study and materials as outlined in the Bibb County Curriculum Guide and county adopted books; develops written sequential lesson plans weekly and presents them to the principal.
Develops and directs at least one performing choral music group annually which will be assessed by judges at a Georgia Music Educators Association large group festival.
Performs teaching responsibilities as identified in the Georgia Teacher Evaluation Program criteria.
Maintains contact with parents and school administration regarding the school music program.
Adheres to the Georgia Music Educators Association rules as well as the Georgia Department of Education policies regarding eligibility of 6th grade students each quarter for classes requiring performances outside the regular school day.
Maintains inventory records of all instruments and equipment.
Submits orders and necessary reports in a timely manner; attends staff meetings as scheduled.
Plans and performs musical programs for approved school, civic, social and professional organizations as well as the general public.
Participates in workshops, staff development courses, in‑service conferences and related activities for the purpose of continued professional growth.
Schedules periodic rehearsals and instructional periods outside school hours to augment in‑school instruction in preparation for various performances.
Performs other duties as required by the District, the school, or student need.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of student growth and development
Knowledge of music including theory, instruction and directing.
Knowledge of band and orchestral instruments.
Knowledge of elementary general music teaching strategies.
Knowledge of a piano keyboard.
Knowledge of choral group skills.
Ability to play simple piano accompaniments for elementary choral arrangements.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and use technology effectively including computerized music programs.
Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with students, school and system employees, parents and the general public.
Ability to develop, organize and direct elementary music programs and activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, community groups, and others as required.
Ability to read, teach and direct music.
Skills in sight‑singing.
Ability to plan integrated lesson plans in support of the school Instructional Program.
Certification, License and Special Requirements
Ability to obtain clearance certificate from GaPSC.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain GaPSC certification in Music K‑12.
Salary/Terms/Benefits
1.190 day work year.
2. Salary based on certification and experience; placement on the Adopted Salary Schedule and position supplement(s).
3. Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in Teachers’ Retirement System.
Equal Opportunity Employer
BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR.
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