Position Title:  Teacher -Elementary General Music (P-12)

Location:  Jerger and Harper Elementary (will serve both locations)

Reports to:  Principal

FLSA:  Exempt

Start Date:  07/24/2023

Primary Function:  Provide instruction for students that enables them to learn and achieve to the maximum of their abilities.

Requirements:

• Educational Level:  Bachelor's Degree
• Certification/License Required:  Valid Georgia Teaching Certification; Music (P-12)[FLD 767]
• Experience:  None
• Physical Activities:  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:  Written and Oral Communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

General: 

1. Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.    
2. Demonstrates professionalism by reporting to work and assigned duties on time.   
3. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer applications as applicable to job responsibilities.
4. Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
5. Act in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues; adheres to cultural diversity guidelines, and exhibits the fundamentals of good public/customer service.
6. Complies with school system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.    
7. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material; adheres to chain of command.
8. Maintains a professional appearance as outlined by local BOE policy.
9. Maintains and improves knowledge and skills to promote proficiency in the operations of an organized, modern, updated and efficient school.
10. Participates in professional organizations, workshops, and staff development activities and applies what is learned to the job; accepts new challenges in a professional manner.  
11. Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
12. Exhibits time on task and a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hard working attitude and style.
13. Monitors compliance with policies and laws concerning areas of responsibility.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by principal. 

Teacher:

1. Establishes a positive classroom climate and effectively manages music instruction within that environment.
2. Selects music and music materials which are appropriate for teaching and performance, and which will contribute to the development of the student’s understanding and appreciation of music.
3. Evaluates effectively student progress in terms of the purposes of the course and grade taught.
4. Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and resources appropriate for students assigned to the teacher.
5. Assesses and encourages student progress by promoting engagement, monitoring student progress, responding to adequate and inadequate performances and showing support of students in an appropriate manner.  
6. Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitutes.
7. Manages the learning environment by using time efficiently, maintaining an effective physical setting for instruction and maintaining appropriate student behavior in the classroom.
8. Accepts constructive criticism and follows up on administrative actions for improving performance.
9. Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications.
10. Incorporates the use of technology into the instruction in an appropriate manner.
11. performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

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