What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Middle School Choral (120B)[184] position at Cobb County School District?
POSITION TITLE: Teacher, Middle School Choral
JOB CODE: 120B
DIVISION: Leadership
SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Leadership
WORK DAYS: 184
REPORTS TO: Principal
PAY GRADE: CIT (4, 5, 6, or 7)
FLSA: Exempt
PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly
PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide music instruction for students and to present students in performance as a part of the instruction.
REVISION DATE(S): 8/25
REQUIREMENTS:
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Educational Level: Bachelor’s degree
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Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Teaching Certification
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Experience: None
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Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
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Instructs all students and ensures each student’s progress by as much individualization as possible.
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Presents concerts and programs as dictated by the instructional needs of the students and the valid expectations of the local school and community.
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Establishes a positive classroom climate and effectively manages music instruction within that environment.
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Plans effectively for instruction using knowledge of subject matter as well as knowledge of the physical, emotional, and intellectual growth process of students.
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Selects music and music materials which are appropriate for teaching and performance and which will contribute to the development of the student’s understanding and appreciation of music.
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Evaluates effectively student progress in terms of the purposes of the course and grade taught.
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Maintains positive and supportive communication with other general choral music teachers within the local school cluster as well as other music teachers within the school system.
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Fulfills all responsibilities of paperwork such as materials and equipment inventory, purchase orders, report cards, attendance records, music library records, etc.
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Meets other responsibilities, including presentation of performances, as may be directed by the administration.
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Works toward the participation of at least one performing group in Middle School Choral Large Group Performance Evaluation.
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Plans, accompanies and is responsible for the chorus’ performance, including behavior, at all concerts, programs, activities, and on all field trips.
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Approves, when applicable, the design and coordinates the purchase of uniforms.
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Meets expectations according to the regular middle school teacher job description.
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Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.
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Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.