JobID: 1084

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Music - Orchestra

Date Posted:
8/26/2019

Location:
The International School at Dundee

Date Available:
immediately available

Closing Date:
until filled

  Job Description: Elementary String Teacher
International School of Dundee (.7), Glenville School (.3)
Position Purpose:
To provide an instructional program that will develop students' understanding and appreciation of the art of music, including listening to a wide range of musical genres, periods and styles.
The music teacher will identify, recruit, promote and develop each student's talents in the instrumental string program.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of current string (Suzuki) and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
  
• Demonstrates a knowledge, understanding and application of music instruction in the curriculum.
  
• Develop student understanding and appreciation of the string family
  
• Ability to play an instrument or instruments, conduct students in playing instruments as needed.
  
• Ability to instruct students in proper performance etiquette and string instruction and care.
  
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
  
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
  
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  

Essential Responsibilities:

• Administers school music curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
  
• Develops balanced orchestra program and lessons to organize class time so that students have adequate time for preparation, rehearsal, and instruction.
  
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student musical learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
  
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, as appropriate.
  
• Plans, coordinates rehearsals for, and directs students in musical programs and performances outside the classroom.
  
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
  
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
  
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
  
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to ensure a productive learning atmosphere during practice, rehearsal and performances.
  
• Coordinates with the Arts Program Coordinator and other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
  
• Selects and requisitions appropriate music supplies and instrumental equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.
  
• Creates learning opportunities where students can analyze and evaluate artistic expression both intellectually and emotionally.
  
• Reviews and implements modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students both general and special education.
  

Equipment:
Use of district-issued digital tools.
Certification/Licence:

• CT State Certification Music PK-12 (049)
  

Education:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
  
• Master's Degree preferred.