High School Music Teacher-Long Term Substitute

Title: High School Music Teacher Minimum Qualifications: 1.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. 2.New Hampshire certification or eligibility to hold NH Certification. 3.Passing scores on any required exams such as the Praxis or state specific assessments. Job Goal: 1.Develop strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students by setting a goal to implement differentiated instruction techniques. This might involve creating personalized learning plans, offering extra support or enrichment activities, and utilizing technology for individualized practice. 2.Focus on developing students' critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Set a goal to incorporate more open-ended, real-world problems into lessons that require students to apply music concepts creatively and analytically. 3.Improve students' ability to communicate, both orally and in writing. Encourage them to explain their reasoning, justify their solutions, and articulate music concepts effectively. 4.Integrate technology effectively into music instruction to enhance learning experiences. Set a goal to explore and implement educational apps, online tools, and interactive simulations that support understanding and engagement. 5.Foster a classroom culture that values and celebrates problem-solving. Set a goal to create opportunities for collaborative problem-solving activities, musical competitions, and projects that encourage students to persist in solving challenging problems and learn from mistakes. SAU 34 Strategic Plan Priority Areas: Student Success: ●SAU 34 is committed to preparing students for success in postsecondary education and the workforce by providing every student with a high-quality education rooted in purpose, self-determination, meaningful relationships, and regular feedback. ●Students will develop critical academic skills and the key competencies outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate: adaptive perseverance, responsibility, a learner’s mindset, global citizenship, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. Culture: ●SAU 34 fosters a responsive and high achieving culture by prioritizing a welcoming, positive environment, grounded in the tenets of the Portrait of a Graduate. ●This environment allows students and staff to feel physically, psychologically, and emotionally safe, supported, connected, and empowered with a strong sense of purpose. Learning Environments: ●SAU #34’s physical environment and resources for learning have a direct impact on student success and culture, reflecting the community’s values. ●SAU #34 will provide and maintain future focused facilities that support high quality and diverse educational opportunities for every student. Performance Responsibilities: 1.Planning and Preparation ●Tailor instruction to meet the diverse learning styles and needs of high school students. ●Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the arts and music competencies and pedagogy. ●Set instructional goals that promote critical thinking and effective communication skills. ●Design coherent units and lessons that actively engage students in music. 2.Classroom Environment ●Manage classroom dynamics effectively to facilitate discussion and collaborative activities in music. ●Create an inclusive environment that nurtures students' appreciation for music. ●Establish a classroom culture that motivates students to engage in and value music and self-expression. ●Manage classroom dynamics effectively to facilitate discussion and collaborative activities in music. ●Optimize the classroom layout to support a learning environment conducive to group discussions and performances. 3.Instruction ●Sectionals with rotating focus. ●Phrase shaping drills: sing/play with breath marks, crescendo/decrescendo targets, and unified releases. ●Daily vocal warm-up sequence: breath, resonance, vowel unification, and agility. 4.Professional Responsibilities ●Regularly reflect on and adjust their teaching practices based on classroom successes and challenges. ●Keep precise records of student participation, assignment completion, and progress in music skills. ●Communicate effectively with parents about their children's achievements and areas for improvement in the area of music. ●Collaborate with other members of the arts department and school staff to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies. ●Pursue professional development opportunities in the fields of the arts and education technology. ●Maintain high standards of ethical behavior and professionalism in all interactions within the school community. Reports To: Building Principal or designee Working Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will constantly bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee is frequently required to stand/walk, squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as books. Potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases as carried by students; exposed to student noise levels. Required to work outdoors in inclement weather; required to stand for prolonged periods. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school.