WORKING TITLE: Music Teacher of Students with Multiple Impairments
STATE CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Contract Staff
DEPARTMENT: Comprehensive Programs
POSTING #: 24-040
TWC JOB ORDER:
MONTHLY SALARY: Based on AISD pay scale using education and years of experience
SHIFT: Monday – Thursday 7:45am – 4:00pm; Friday 7:45am – 2:45pm
OPENING DATE: 04/02/2024
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
CLASSIFICATION / GROUP #: T021 / N/A

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Cooperates with teachers in planning and implementing the instructional program for the students assigned to him/her
• Works with other team members in identifying and solving problems related to students in school, dormitory, and recreational environments
• Plans and implements music classes with students of varying levels of capabilities and ages (grades K – 12)
• Participates as an active member of each individual student’s instructional team
• Works with a multidisciplinary team that includes Occupational and Physical Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists and Speech/Language Therapists in addition to teachers to enhance the movement, physical capabilities and language development of students with multiple impairments
• Utilizes teaching techniques and classroom strategies to accommodate the various learning styles and modes of his/her student
• Plans lessons that engage students’ active participation and that they enjoy
• Recommends and implements music goals as a part of each identified student’s individualized education plans; documents and reports progress on students’ goals
• Implements students’ individualized behavior intervention plans when in contact with those students
• Effectively utilizes aides and all others assisting with classes
• Utilizes equipment and facilities in the most effective manner to support the instructional program
• Promotes positive relations through effective communication and involvement with family, appropriate agencies, and community members to meet individual student needs
• Utilizes professional classroom management techniques to assist students in learning
• Continues professional growth and development
• Attends work regularly in accordance with TSBVI leave policy and procedures
• Complies with all agency policies, procedures and handbooks
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university [Applicant selected for hire will be required to submit a copy of all college or university transcripts]
• Must have or be eligible to receive Texas teacher certification in music
• Must have or be willing to obtain the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments supplemental certification within a specified period of time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with children with visual and multiple impairments.
• Special Education EC-12 certification.
• Skill in using sign language.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.