HomeMy WebLinkAboutElem Music SpecialistJanuary 2006
TITLE: Elementary Music Specialist
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Idaho Teaching Certificate with an endorsement for Music or a Standard Elementary Certificate with a minimum of 30 music credits in a variety of classes, i.e. theory, appreciation,
teaching methods, etc.
Demonstrated knowledge relative to teaching the basics of music – melody, harmony, rhythm, form, and note reading.
Ability to organize instructional activities, promotional activities, and general program management activities.
Ability to work with students, staff, parents, and the public.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Music Coordinator.
JOB GOALS:
To support the delivery of School District 91’s written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement as tested with the Idaho Standards Achievement
Test.
To develop in each student an appreciation of music and to help students develop musical knowledge and skills.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaches the basics of music – melody, harmony, rhythm, form, and note reading.
Develops students’ singing voices.
Correlates music with other aspects of the curriculum, such as language arts, social studies, science, and art.
Encourages and motivates the enjoyment and appreciation of various styles of music by listening and evaluating.
Provides music methods and materials as a resource to teachers and students.
Assists with class and/or school productions, i.e. Fifth Grade Patriotic Program.
Works with other specialists in planning and preparing activities and lessons for classes.
Assists classroom teachers in coordinating the music education curriculum.
Maintains professional competence through inservice education provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
Assists school administration in providing special performing groups for special occasions, PTO meetings, assemblies, and district music events as requested.
Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
Seeks out opportunities for professional growth.
Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs all other duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of a teacher, the Idaho Code of Ethics, and the negotiated contract.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The exact terms of this position will be determined by the needs of the district and budgetary constraints. Benefits will be in accordance with approved board policy. Salary will
be in accordance with the placement on the Teacher’s Salary Schedule commensurate with years of experience and education.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Music Coordinator in accordance with provisions of the negotiated master agreement and board policy.