Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Music - Vocal

Date Posted:
3/4/2019

Location:
Aurora Charter School
(High-Needs School)

Date Available:
08/12/2019

Aurora Charter School, an English and Spanish dual immersion program located in Minneapolis, is currently accepting applications for a Music Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. This teacher will work with students in Kindergarten - 8th grade.

Qualifications:
- Must possess a Minnesota music teaching license
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Knowledge of the core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible
-Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities
-Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and learning styles
-Knowledge of instructional technologies and ability to utilize computer and multimedia technologies
-Strong skills in classroom presentation and management
-Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds
-Excellent organizational skills
-Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
-Ability to plan and implement lessons based upon the district and school's goals and objectives
-Ability to evaluate student performance and to present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement
-Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment

Responsibilities:
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:
-Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
-Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to students.
-Evaluate student performance in accordance with system used by the school; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the school administration.
-Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them to achieve student academic development; participate in parent teacher conferences.
-Manage classroom and student behavior within the classroom; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
-Continue to seek professional growth and development in the curriculum areas for which employed; attend professional development required by the district; maintain active teaching license.
-Contribute to the District's inclusive workplace efforts by fostering a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment.
-Perform other related duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits:

-Competitive salary will be based on years of teaching experience and level of education.

-Full-time employees are offered health and dental insurance. Based on the health plan selected, the school pays all or the majority of the employee's insurance premium.

-All employees are offered paid time off for illness, personal days, and bereavement.

-All employees are automatically enrolled in a retirement plan. Both the employee and the school contribute to retirement.