High School Teacher - Instrumental Music at Southeast

 REPORTS TO: Building Principal

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Illinois PEL (Professional Educator’s License) endorsed in high school music

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Establish a sound educational setting by maintaining a classroom climate conducive to learning and by utilizing available facilities and resources within the room
2. Plan for individual student needs in structuring learning activities and the involvement of all students in the learning process
3. Use objectivity in allowing student to express and hold personal feelings, attitudes and values promoting interactional skills
4. Demonstrate teaching skills necessary to perform duties, including maintaining classroom control, utilizing appropriate techniques and being knowledgeable about subject matter
5. Prepare for activities by having lessons, materials and supplies on hand an allowing proper allotment of time for planned activities
6. Establish short and long range goals relevant to the student and content
7. Establish appropriate evaluation techniques and show students how to analyze, evaluate and revise their own work
8. Develop a fair and consistent classroom management plan and adhere to the District discipline code
9. Communicate effectively with students, parents and staff
10. Cooperate in carrying out school and district policies and regulations
11. Be punctual and regular in attendance
12. Provide students with performance opportunities in the community
13. Build and maintain a relationship with feeder middle school choir programs
14. Work with total staff to integrate music into other aspects of the curriculum
15. Work with small ensembles for community or contest performances
16. Work with individual students to develop their specific talent for festivals or contests
17. Perform other duties as assigned