K-2/5-6 General Music Teacher

Job Title: Music Teacher

Reports to: Building Principal 

Basic Function: Helps students grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences that include: singing, moving to music, playing instruments, creating and listening. Promote the overall mission of the school system, and work to maximize the educational opportunities available to each student.

Essential Functions: 

1. Teach skills in music appreciation, harmony, and explorations in music
2. Sing or play instrument to demonstrate musical scales, tones, and rhythm.
3. Plan a balanced music program and organize daily classroom work based on teaching outline prepared for course of study to meet curriculum requirements and so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
4. Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
5. Evaluate each student's musical growth and performance, assessing each individual's contribution to the performance of the group.
6. Use repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
7. Cooperate with the school administration in providing musical programs.
8. Plan, rehearse, direct and coach pupils in their individual parts, in fundamentals of musicianship, and ensemble performance.
9. Establish and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances.
10. Critique performance to identify errors and reinforce correct techniques.
11. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
12. Select and requisition books, musical instruments, and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records. Order, store, and inventory musical instruments, music, and supplies.
13. Control the storage and use of school-owned property; make minor adjustments and request repairs to instruments as required.
14. Maintain professional competence through professional learning provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities related to music.
15. Gather data, evaluate, and participate in a Professional Learning Community that works together to ensure students' success.

Specifications/Qualifications: 

Education & Experience:

1.  Bachelors Degree required
2. Valid Iowa Teaching License
3. License Endorsement: K-8 Music
4. Mandatory Reporter: Child and Adult Dependent Abuse certification
5. Background Check

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0-24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck or truck more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0-12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Noise level is quiet to loud. Work may be indoors and/or outdoors. Work may be in non-air conditioned rooms. Tobacco and alcohol-free environment. Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public. This position will require some evening responsibilities. Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.
 

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.

The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, will be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the Affirmative Action Coordinator, Janelle Brouwer, Superintendent, Marion Independent School District, Marion , Iowa 52302; or by telephoning 319-377-4691. Inquiries or complaints regarding sex discrimination may be referred to the District's Equity and Title IX Coordinator, Gretchen Kriegel, Assistant Superintendent, 777 South 15th Street, Marion Iowa, 52302, 3190377-4691, [email protected].

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions, Milwaukee Area Office, Reuss Federal Plaza, 310 West Wisconsin Ave., Suite 800, Milwaukee, WI., 53203-2292, (800) 669-4000 or TTY (800) 669-6820. http://www.eeoc.gov/field/milwaukee/index.cfm or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121 or 1-800-457-4416, http://www.iowa.gov/government/crc/. This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level. Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school district's central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.