Music Teacher

MT. BLUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - RSU 9

227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938

Phone (207) 778-6571 Fax (207) 778-4160

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Music Education Teacher

Chorus

• Piano and other classes may be required
  
  

Mt. Blue Middle School

Job Goal(s): Under the general supervision of the school Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in music education and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction when needed for music education.
• Knowledge of school music curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  
  

Certifications

• Maine DOE Certification - 614 Music (PK - 12) or equivalent
• Conditional certification and new grads are encouraged to apply!
  
  

Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school music curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops music lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• 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 elementary professional staff members, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate 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.
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Experience in music instruction preferred.
• Masters Degree in related area preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Successful prior teaching experience.
  
  

FLSA Status: Exempt

Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.