QUALIFICATIONS:

Appropriate PA teacher certification.

BA required in appropriate major study, masters preferred but not required.

Must be able to organize a classroom to deliver the School District of Lancaster Music program.

Strong communication and motivational skills.

Ability to effectively communicate with, instruct, and work with students, staff and parents.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable and appropriate.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Not applicable

JOB GOAL: To ensure that each student will think critically, communicate effectively, understand cultural heritage and diversity, respect human dignity and be responsible to self and community and become a contributing member of society.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform instrumental music, vocalize, conduct, compose, and improvise. Able to move to complex rhythms.

Provide performing opportunities for students.

Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

Maintain good classroom organization, management and discipline.

Conduct an ongoing assessment of student progress in order to provide instruction to ensure continuous student growth.

Provide School District of Lancaster Music Program for each student in conjunction with the goals of the Strategic Plan.

Demonstrate appropriate planning, the use of a variety of instructional techniques and strategies, and the incorporation of technology where possible to supplement instruction.

Maintain student records including all required paperwork.

Communicate regularly with parents and be available for educational purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

Pursue ongoing professional growth opportunities.

Plan purposeful assignments for volunteer(s).

Attend staff meetings, and department meetings and serve on building and District committees as required.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintain musical instrument inventory.

Maintain all uniforms and choir gowns where applicable.

Participate in District musical functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Board's request.

EVALUATION: Evaluation will be determined according to Teacher Contract Evaluation.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Physical Demands:

Physical capacity play instruments and vocalize.

Sitting 1% of the time, and 99% moving, standing and walking.

Occasional kneeling, crouching, bending, stooping, and squatting.

Lifting up to 10-50 lbs.

Ability to push pianos.

Ability to set-up risers, chairs and stands.

Ability to climb stairs.

Sensory Abilities:

Normal/Corrected vision.

Visual acuity to read correspondence.

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

Normal/Corrected hearing.

Mental Demands:

Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communications.

Frequently fast-paced, high pressure situation.

Temperament:

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Must be flexible and have a positive attitude, cooperative spirit, and sensitivity in relating to student, staff, parents, and community.

Environment:

Normal classroom environment, and various performing environments including outdoors.