Meskwaki Settlement School Elementary Music Teacher

Meskwaki Settlement School Job Title:

K-12 Music Teacher Assignment K-5 Music

DEPARTMENT

MSS

SUPERVISION

Building Principal

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communicate and meet with parents and school counselors on student progress and resolve any student problems. Control the storage and use of school-owned property, make minor adjustments, and request repairs to instruments as required. Cooperate with the school administration in providing musical programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies, and other functions. Critique performance to identify errors and reinforce correct techniques. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and music performances. Evaluate each student's musical growth and performance, assessing each individual's contribution to the performance of the group. Evaluate students' interests, aptitudes, temperaments, and individual characteristics to determine suitable instruments for beginners. Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Instruct students in music theory, harmony, score and sight-reading, composition, music appreciation, and provides individual or group vocal and instrumental lessons. Lead orchestra and choral groups in regular and special performances for school programs, community activities, concerts, and festivals. Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs. Plan a balanced music program and organize daily classroom work based on a teaching outline prepared for the course of study to meet curriculum requirements so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time. Plan, rehearse, direct, and coach students in their individual parts, fundamentals of musicianship, and ensemble performance. Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. Select and requisition books, musical instrumentals, and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records. Order, store, and inventory musical instruments, music, and supplies. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned. Accompany students on field trips to musical performances. Take training in programs necessary for each child's well-being (i.e. Bloodborne Pathogens, Mandatory Reporter, etc.) Teach skills in music appreciation, harmony, and explorations in music, and in instrumental music (band, orchestra, instrumental ensemble) and choral music (chorus, choir, choral ensemble). Use repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for student's ages and skill levels. Use the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.

REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and certification required by the Bureau of Indian Education and the State of Iowa. Must have a valid driver's license and submit a certified driving record for review. Must be able to pass a background check per

P.L. 101-630, P.L.

101-647, and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. Preferred endorsements 144 - K-8 Music and 145 - 5-12

Music SALARY:

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