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Iowa City Community School District 0.5 FTE Middle School General Music Teacher in Iowa City, Iowa
0.5 FTE Middle School General Music Teacher
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Northwest Middle School 1507 8th St Iowa City, IA 52241-1746
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$21,750 per year
Northwest Middle School
General Music Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
Iowa Teaching Certification (K-6 or K-12 Music endorsement)
Knowledge and experience in teaching general music to children
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal(s)
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB GOALS: 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. A successful music teacher will also promote the overall mission of the school system, and work to maximize the educational opportunities available to each student.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan, conduct and evaluate instruction based on the district general music curricular scope and sequence which lead to fulfillment of department and district goals
Experience with, or desire to learn, the music education philosophies of Orff, Kodaly and/or Dalcroze in order to actively support the district’s general music curriculum
Evaluate and report student progress, both formally and informally
Communicate with parents and students regarding student progress, regularly and on special occasions as necessary
Work with staff in the building and general music department to plan and implement the curricular program, district requirements, and musical sharing sessions
Participate in regular professional development activities as required
Maintain clear communication with all colleagues at building and district level
Willingness to use materials (drumming kits, keyboard kits, music culture kits, Orff and percussion instruments) provided by the district to enhance student learning and motivation
Willingness to collaborate with other general music teachers in order to improve and enhance teaching skill for the purpose of positively effecting student achievement
The ability to create and maintain a positive learning community for students
Other duties as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- 184/186 Contract Days. Salary and calendar year to be established by the Board of Education.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District’s policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.