Music Teacher

JobID: 779

**Position Type**:
High School Teaching/Art**Date Posted**:
5/5/2024**Location**:
Glen Ridge High School**Date Available**:
09/01/2024**Closing Date**:
06/01/2024

**Art Teacher**

**Position Purpose**
To develop students' interest, abilities, talents and skills for artistic expression and creativity in the performing arts, as well as aesthetic understanding and appreciation by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to performing assigned tasks; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
- **Essential Functions**
- Develops and administers school music curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for art instruction.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student skills and learning in artistic techniques and expression, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
- Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment used in art classes.
- Evaluates each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports.
- Plans and presents concerts and performances designed to exhibit pupils' work for the school and the community. May sponsor exhibits from outside.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, art materials, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

**Additional Duties**
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
**Note**:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
**Equipment**
Use standard office equipment such as; personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
**Travel Requirements**
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
**Work Schedule**
Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teachers' Unit Contract.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
- Knowledge of current music instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of music curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

**Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards**
Work in standard office and school building environments.
**Note**:Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
**Qualifications Profile**

**Certification/License**:

- [State] State Certification as an Art Teacher or as required for position.
- Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

**Education**
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Masters Degree preferred.

**Experience**
**FLSA Status: Exempt**
- JobID: 779

**Position Type**:
High School Teaching/Art**Date Posted**:
5/5/2024**Location**:
Glen Ridge High School**Date Available**:
09/01/2024**Closing Date**:
06/01/2024

**Art Teacher**

**Position Purpose**
To develop students' interest, a