K-5 Music Teacher

CARLISLE COMMUNITYSCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE                   Elementary Music Teacher        

REPORTS TO              Building Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in education
• State of Iowa teaching certification, K-8 Music
• Mandatory Reporter: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse certification
• Must clear criminal record check and child and adult abuse check (unless on Initial License)
• Able to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work
• Able to work independently and/or as a team
• Able to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action
• Able to supervise and direct employees

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans a program of study that meets Iowa Core Standards and the individual needs, abilities, and interests of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to elementary students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Cooperates with other staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and delivery of instruction
• Employs instructional methods and materials appropriate for meeting stated goals.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students utilizing multiple sources and provides progress reports as required.
• Works in partnership with families, establishing and maintaining regular communication.
• Diagnoses learning problems of students, seeking assistance of available specialists as needed.
• Consults with colleagues, students, and/or parents regularly.
• Develops rules of classroom behavior and procedure
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for associates and/or volunteers.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in location and times designated
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Makes provision for reasonable requests from parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Keeps adequate student records as required by district
• Maintains proper inventory records.
• Attends in-service training and school meetings as appropriate.
• Performs other duties deemed necessary by the board.
• Operates in accordance with board policies.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with others.
• Collaborates with staff and parents to develop and implement Individual Education Plans.
• Maintains IEP records as required.
• Completes district mandatory trainings as required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/MENTAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Able to work with interruptions
• Able to stand/walk throughout the day
• Able to lift/carry students for short distances/periods of time
• Able to stoop and bend
• Noise level may be quiet/loud
• Work may be out/indoors
• Substance free environment

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Wage and work year to be established by Administration
• Employment per Board Policies and Administrative Rules and regulations

Evaluation:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with board policy
• Evaluation is the responsibility of the building principal or designee

Disclaimer:

• The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the personnel in this position.      These statements are not intended to limit or, in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

Nondiscrimination Notice

It is the policy of the Carlisle Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact: Brandon Eighmy, Director of School Services Carlisle School Administrative Office, 430 School Street, Carlisle, IA 50047 515-989-3589, brandon.eighmy@carlislecsd.org or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD: (800) 877-8339, Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov.

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