What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, 7-12 Band position at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
General Definition of Work
The teacher, 7-12 band, strings/orchestra, or choral music, under moderate supervision, performs instructional work with limited decision-making discretion related to instructing classes in band, orchestra, or music and assists students in the development of instrumental techniques, music reading, and performance. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.
Essential Functions
The teacher, 7-12 band, strings/orchestra, or choral music, under moderate supervision, performs instructional work with limited decision-making discretion related to instructing classes in band, orchestra, or music and assists students in the development of instrumental techniques, music reading, and performance. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
- Create a culture of effectiveness by setting high standards and expectations for all students
- Assist school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
- Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
- Create a classroom environment that provides for student engagement in the learning process and enables students to achieve learning objectives
- Create a culture of effectiveness, by setting high standards and expectations for all students
- Plan and implement a program of study in music that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of assigned students. Align instruction with the NC Essential Standards for Music and ensure a sequential course of study
- Utilize a variety of methods and adapt music instruction to benefit all students
- Integrate appropriate music technologies in their instruction
- Incorporate a variety of methods to assess and analyze student work and what they have learned
- Utilize a grading system that is consistent, fair, and supportable by the school/district
- Collaborate with other arts staff and assist classroom teachers in arts integration, alignment, and cross-coordination of the curriculum
- Work with Materials Management Inventory System (MMIS) staff to maintain an accurate inventory of musical equipment. Work to keep all instruments in playing condition
- Maintain necessary forms and records for instrumental music study
- Self-initiate opportunities for personal professional development and growth
- Perform safety functions/drills to maintain a safe instructional environment. Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Communicate program needs to principal
- Collaborate with principals, colleagues, and feeder school music staff to ensure continuity in enrollment and continuation of the program
- Seek out alternative funding sources to supplement program needs
- May coordinate field trips
- Perform related work as assigned or required
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards
- Knowledge of Common Core and NC Essential Standards
- Knowledge of North Carolina Testing Program in regard to End of Course Testing
- Knowledge of General Statute 115C of the NC State Law concerning Public Education
- Knowledge of CMS policies, rules, and regulations and the CMS Strategic Plan
- Knowledge of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of secondary music curriculum
- Knowledge of how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
- Knowledge of various learning styles, curriculum development, program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
- Skilled in communication, both verbal and written
- Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
- Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
- Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
- Ability to recognize the various ways in which learning takes place and know appropriate levels of intellectual and social development of their students
- Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment