LISA North Middle/High School Music Teacher

LISA Academy is looking for a highly qualified Music teacher to work with high school students at West High campus.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
o Highly Qualified status as defined by Arkansas Department of Education
o Knowledge of curriculum development, education trends, research, and technology
o Commitment to education and ongoing professional development

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student
learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the
available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs,
including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as
well as administrative regulations and procedures of the district.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending
seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student
activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and
maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and
participates in faculty meetings, student development meetings (IEP, 504, RTI, etc) and school-based committees.
• Selects and utilizes appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory
records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving
school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing procedures.
• Follows all standards and regulations as outlined in the staff handbook in person and digitally.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office staff as designated by the
Superintendent.