Skip to main content

This job has expired

Teacher Elementary - Music

Employer
Jefferson County Public Schools
Location
Golden, CO, US
Salary
Competitive
ABOUT THE DISTRICT


Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Ute Meadows is a high achieving elementary school, located in the Ken Caryl area of Jefferson County. We believe our students deserve to be healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. We strive to develop innovators, collaborators, critical thinkers, creators, communicators, leaders, teachers, and contributors.

We have strong Library, Art, Music, and PE programs, and are a Healthy School with active children. Students may participate in our KUTE news program, a track meet with area schools, instrumental music, and Evening of the Arts. The 7 Mindsets, a research-based program, is incorporated into our instruction, which increases student academic performance, attendance and engagement, and reduces behavior issues. We utilize technology in instruction and are moving towards implementation of 1:1 student to device ratios. We have an active PTA whose fundraising efforts greatly impact our school. We are honored to support our center-based program which includes students with significant special needs.

ABOUT YOU

Teachers plan, organize and implement appropriate instruction that targets the Jeffco Bridge to Curriculum in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their full potential. Teachers provide meaningful opportunities for students to use technology to meet their learning goals.

ABOUT THE JOB

Our music teacher will orchestrate a musical performance at every grade level, as well as facilitate an upper grade level choir.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 08/08/2019Teacher Elem - Music
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00, Hours/Day: 8.00, Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days, GR1, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $40,989 - $57,654

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Building Principal is responsible for teaching music education to pupils in elementary grades, and assists the staff of the school in the improvement and appreciation of music instruction. Helps pupils grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing, moving to music, playing of instruments and listening and performs other duties directly related to this job description.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Teach skills in music understanding/appreciation, harmony, explorations in music and choral music.

Plan/execute a balanced music program and organize class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.

Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the music curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

Encourage students to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible.

Utilize repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students.

Maintain care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments and equipment to prevent loss or abuse. Make minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a valid Colorado teaching license or authorization. Must meet content-area qualifications, which could include the appropriate license endorsement, degree in the content area, Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam, or 36 credit hours as determined by the district.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Temporary
A successful external applicant will be issued a one-year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco non-probationary contract will forfeit their non-probationary status. Please contact Employment Services for questions.

SALARY

Jeffco Salary Schedules

BENEFITS

Jeffco Benefits


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert