Secondary Band Teacher (Northeast)

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Secondary Band Teacher 

Job Title Code:    00864
Salary Grade:      T01 – T06
Department:        Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development
Reports To:         Building Principal
FLSA Status:       Exempt
 

Position Summary:

Teach music fundamentals, pre-band, and novice band ensemble courses to middle and high school students.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

• Plans a balanced music program and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.

• Utilizes a repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.

• Controls the storage and use of school-owned property; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances.

• Evaluates each pupil’s musical growth and performance, assessing each individual’s contribution to the performance of the group.

• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities related to music.

• Makes 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.

• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.

• Participates in facility committees and sponsorship of student activities.

• Supervises students in out-of-class activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need To Be Successful (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year College or University.
• Missouri Teaching Certification – Instrument Music (K-12), or Vocal Music (K-12).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds. The job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 8 hours per day; 5 days/week; 187 workdays

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

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