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Music Teacher - Elementary

Employer
Milford School District
Location
Milford, DE 19963, US
Salary
Competitive
Close Date:
10/02/2018

Qualifications:
  • Hold or be eligible for a valid Delaware Music Teacher Standard Certificate in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1563.
  • Other requirements as established by the state of Delaware for certification.


Performance Responsibilities:
  • Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
  • Responsible for choir at all grade levels and one performances during the school year.
  • Supports choir activities outside of school hours in the community.
  • Provides individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
  • Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
  • Serves all students in a rotation of classes during the school day expressive time.
  • Uses repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
  • Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
  • Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
  • Strive to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
  • Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
  • Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policies and administrative regulations.
  • Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policies.
  • Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
  • Attend and participate in all meetings.
  • Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
  • Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
  • Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
  • Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
  • Evaluates each pupil's musical growth and performance, assessing each individual's contribution to the performance of the group.
  • Selects and requisitions books, musical supplies, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
  • Cooperates with the school administration in providing musical programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies, and civic functions.
  • Provide for his or her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.


Terms of Employment: Ten-month employee

Salary and Benefits: Salary range and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with Board of Education Policy.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Application Process:

Internal applicants must submit the following:
  • Letter of interest


External applicants must follow the application process. All qualified and interested persons are invited to complete the online application at www.milfordschooldistrict.org . A paper version of the application is available upon request. Only completed packets will be considered. The following items must be included:
  • Letter of interest
  • Resume
  • Copy of unofficial transcripts
  • Three separate letters of recommendation


Application Deadline: September 21, 2018 or Until Filled

For more information contact: Jason Peel, Director of Human Resources and School Climate, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963 Tel: 302-424-6393 or Email: jpeel@msd.k12.de.us

Employment with the Milford School District is contingent upon successful:
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Child Protection Registry Check
  • Physician's Health Certification
  • TB Test (within last five years)
  • Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
  • Adherence to School District Policies
  • Milford Board of Education Approval

Milford School District reserves the right to take disciplinary action up to and including termination upon discovering false or misleading statements and/or documents after an offer of employment has been accepted. The Human Resources staff will assist in completion of all required documentation.

Milford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.

If any person has a complaint alleging any action which is prohibited by this policy, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator or the District 504 and ADA Coordinator, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, Delaware 19963. Telephone (302) 422-1600.

Start Date: ASAP

A person may not be employed by a public school employer in any position requiring licensure and certification if the person does not meet licensure and certification requirements established under Chapter 12 of [Title 14 of the Delaware Code]..., except pursuant to a license extension and/or emergency certificate issued pursuant to Chapter 12. See 14 Del. C.§ 1313.

Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all new employees hired after December 31, 1995

Use of any published data or content on this web site is prohibited without the written consent of the Delaware Department of Education.

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