Job Description

Music Teacher

Principal

Assigned Campus

200 Day Contract, [Teacher Salary Scale]

10 Months / 200 Days

Degree / Years (Certified Scale)

07/2024

Valid Tennessee teaching license

Applicable endorsement for subject area if required

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Prepares for class and shows evidence of preparation when requested by the Principal or other school official.
2. Prepares to teach a course of study, assigns lessons, and corrects homework papers corresponding to the course of study.
3. Prepares for assigned classes using appropriate materials to meet the needs of the individual student.
4. Uses audiovisual/technological aids and other materials to supplement the presentation.
5. Organizes and assigns lessons.
6. Uses a variety of evaluation strategies and records results when appropriate.
7. Administers tests to evaluate progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of student progress.
8. Works as a cooperative Teacher to make modifications for students with learning differences as needed so the students can feel successful in the classroom.
9. Conducts and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning.
10. Encourages students to maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior.
11. Maintains order in the classroom and on school grounds/property.
12. Assists in enforcing school rules, Board policies, and administrative regulations.
13. Maintains accurate attendance, grade records, and permanent records as required by the school system and the State Department of Education.
14. Meets with parents or guardians to plan and develop objectives and goals to improve students' academic progress.
15. Assumes responsibility for all classroom activities and directs the duties of the instructional assistants that have been assigned to them.
16. Meets all professional learning (in-service), administrative, and State Department of Education requirements.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Represents the school, the school system, and the community in a positive manner.
2. Strives for self-improvement.
3. Communicate & maintain positive rapport and positive working environment with principals, staff, and the public.
4. Encourages students to reach out to accomplish their hopes and dreams.
5. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another.
6. Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity.
7. Adaptability to dealing with students.
8. Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
9. Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
10. Possess strong writing, speaking, and human relations skills.
11. Demonstrate English proficiency in oral and written English.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Administration.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

P ersonal computer; standard instructional equipment;

[P.E. Teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Frequent walking

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Work inside may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

The duties outlined are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment for this classification.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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