Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Music - General

Date Posted:
4/1/2021

Location:
Harbor Elementary School

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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TITLE: Music Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: As set by the State certification requirements (049)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual, English and Spanish

REPORTS TO: Principal/Director or designee

SUPERVISES: Teacher aides and volunteers assigned

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.

Prepares and carries out plans for instruction which, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interest, and abilities of students.

Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate, with consideration given to resources available, teacher program load, and other relevant conditions.

Utilizes available computer technology in instructional settings.

Evaluates and follows up on student progress on a regular basis.

Emphasizes competency in the basic skills.

Maintains a classroom environment conductive to instruction and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

Establishes a positive climate for learning; encourages students to do well and to develop a degree of responsibility for learning.

Consults, as necessary, with colleagues, students, and parents to improve student learning; as deemed necessary seeks assistance of school specialists for students with special learning disabilities.

Assist the administration in implementing policies, rules, and regulations covering student life and conduct.

Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom.

Seeks to maintain and improve professional competence.

Performs such other related tasks as the principal may from time to time assign.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten month year. Salary and work year are determined by the Board of Education and the Teachers' Bargaining Unit.

New London Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.