Teacher- Music

Overview

Under the direction of the school principal and assistant principal, the  music teacher is responsible for supporting the school in its mission.  He/she is to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing diocesan approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a nurturing, safe and effective learning environment, and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and learning objectives. 

Responsibilities

• Recognize/support the unique Catholic Education Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

• Active member of a faith community; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.

• Helps build the school's faith community - demonstrates willingness to participate in school religious and service activities.

• Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.

• Promote a safe classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

• Current, thorough knowledge of music curriculum and music subject matter and able to communicate effectively with students; must organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks and motivate student learning.

• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learning of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional development, reading professional educational publications, etc.

• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and provide effective communication with students and parents.

• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level or PLCs, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

• Develops and uses effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluates student progress.

• Establishes a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes restorative discipline practices, self-direction and positive self-image; sets high standards for student behavior and manages inappropriate behavior effectively as per school/diocesan policies.

• Cooperates and works effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.

• At all times demonstrates professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.

• Maintains confidentiality, sound judgment, professional dress and general behavior.