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Redford Union School District No 1 lists this Vocal Music Teacher - Secondary opportunity in redford, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Secondary Vocal Music Teacher (Grades 7-12)
Tradition-Rich, Future-Focused
The classroom teacher will create a welcoming classroom environment with specialized instruction for the purpose of developing the students' ability to effectively perform and acquire grade level skills in music. One that is flexible, developmentally appropriate to meet student needs, where students can successfully demonstrate personal growth, social skills, and appropriate academic achievement.
Duties and Responsibilities (may include but not be limited to):
Teach music courses to students including voice, tone, tempo and rhythm skills.
Train, rehearse and lead students in school and community music programs, including MSVMA performances.
Develop and maintain an effective music educational program for students.
Accompany secondary choir to music performances.
Maintains a commitment to high quality instruction.
Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student's skills at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets.
Evaluate students' progress in meeting learning targets and progress in music education. Maintains complete and accurate records of student's progress and evidence of growth.
Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.
Lesson plans demonstrate the use of individualized and small group instruction to adapt to the curricular needs of each student.
Establishes and maintains appropriate standards of student behavior, follows the student handbook to achieve an effective learning environment and promotes a positive learning atmosphere.
Evaluate students' academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, prepares report cards and other necessary student documentation to report student achievement.
Use district technology appropriately and meet expectations to report student progress.
Communicates in a professional manner with parents/guardians through conferences and other means to discuss curriculum, assessments, and student progress.
Seeks to identify student needs and collaborates with other district staff members in assisting and helping students address social, emotional, and academic issues.
The learning environment for students is maintained through functional and attractive displays, pillars of student exemplars, instructional materials, bulletin boards, and websites are currently updated.
Maintains professional learning competency through attending in-services provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities to maintain certification status.
Utilizes age and content appropriate aids; maintains accurate inventory records; administers standardized and local assessments.
Performs other duties as assigned by the building administrator.
Requirements:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree
Possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with JX or JZ endorsement.
Experience working with adolescents.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to establish positive relationships with all stakeholders.
A passionate commitment to improve learning for all students and a sense of urgency to do so.
Salary: Per the Redford Union Education Association.
Other: This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically fingerprinted for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost of fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.
Worksite address
redford, MI, 48240, US
Who can apply
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