Itinerant Elementary Dance Teacher

1 month ago

Los Angeles, United States Hacienda La Puente Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

HACIENDA LA PUENTE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description For: ITINERANT ELEMENTRY DANCE TEACHER – GRADES TK-5

  1. This position description shall apply to all certificated personnel holding the position titled: Itinerant Elementary Dance Teacher – Grades TK-5
  2. Minimum Qualifications: Shall meet or exceed the minimum required by law
  3. Bachelor's degree with Dance major, minor, or related field-work desirable
    1. A valid California Teaching Credential with English Learner or Bilingual Authorization such as one of the following: Single Subject Credential for Dance
    2. Single Subject Credential with Supplemental Authorization in Dance
    3. Single Subject PE Credential with Dance-related fieldwork and/or units
    4. Multiple Subject Credential with Supplemental Authorization in Dance

Reports To: Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts, Educational Services

  1. Duties and Responsibilities: Not limited to: Design and deliver an inclusive, standards-based, comprehensive and sequential dance curriculum;
  2. Design and deliver curriculum and demonstrate pedagogical practices that honor and center multi-ability, multiracial, multicultural, and multilingual artists, artistic processes, projects, and exemplar artworks;
  3. Design and deliver curriculum that centers students' strengths, abilities, interests, and opportunities for individual growth, creativity, empathy, and community-building;
  4. Provide differentiated instruction and accommodation for all students including ELD, Special Education, Foster and Homeless youth;
  5. Demonstrate student-centered pedagogy such as discovery-based learning, open-ended questioning, and facilitation of discussion and reflection to develop critical thinking and communication skills;
  6. Demonstrate cross-content alignment to ensure all students receive standards-based dance instruction in foundational skills as well as fully integrated lessons;
  7. Collaborate with elementary, middle, and high school dance teachers, where possible, to support vertical alignment and consistency in dance content across the district;
  8. Clearly communicate instructional objectives with classroom teachers, students, and families on a regular basis;
  9. Use student data and professional reflection to plan and revise curriculum and instruction on an ongoing basis;
  10. Analyze student work to monitor needs and successes for each and every student;
  11. Keep accurate records of equipment inventory;
  12. Monitor and manage dance equipment, and communicate maintenance needs with administrators.
  • Knowledge of: California Arts Standards
  • Demonstrated ability to work with various staff, students and site principals
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with parents
  • Kinesiology and the principles of body movement

Ability to:

  • Teach a global-minded dance curriculum that reflects the interests, diversity, and languages of students;
  • Employ inclusive practices and strengths-based, equity-based pedagogy;
  • Demonstrate a commitment to supporting our traditionally marginalized youth;
  • Work collaboratively, with the capacity to work independently;
  • Communicate professionally with sound judgment, and strong organizational skills;
  • Encourage a culture of mutual respect and equitable practice;
  • Understand student academic needs and differentiate instruction to meet those specific needs;
  • Be supportive and knowledgeable of students’ social, emotional, and behavioral learning needs;
  • Understand the benefits of showcasing student work within the local and wider school community;
  • Scaffold instructional activities that facilitate engaging and appropriate learning opportunities.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands:

Employees in this classification sit, walk, stand, lift, and carry up to 25 lbs., repetitively use fingers, wrists or hands in a twisting or hands in a twisting motion or while applying pressure, use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, drive a vehicle, use a computer and a telephone.

Work Environment: Employees in this classification work indoors and outdoors, with a high volume of work, tight deadlines, continuous interruptions, and changing priorities.

  1. Insurance Requirement: This position requires travel to various locations throughout the District. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License and availability of a motor vehicle is required. Evidence of adequate insurance for a motor vehicle, which meets or exceeds the California legal liability insurance requirement and the ability to maintain insurability.

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