25/26 SY Teacher Music (ELMES)

Dysart Unified School District; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Arizona is seeking a passionate Music Teacher for the 25/26 school year. The role involves creating an engaging classroom environment, developing lesson plans, and fostering student growth. Candidates must hold a valid Arizona teaching certificate and an SEI endorsement.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Arizona teaching certificate.
• Requires SEI endorsement for employment.

Responsibilities

• Teaches district approved curriculum.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Education

Valid Arizona teaching certificate

Job description

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A Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement is required for employment by Dysart Unified School District (DUSD).

Reports To

Principal

FLSA Status

Exempt

Supervises

No

Job Family

Academic Instruction

FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

197 days

Grade

Certified Salary Schedule

Revised

8/19/2019

Summary

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teaches district approved curriculum.
2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
4. Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
5. Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
6. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
7. Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
8. Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
9. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
10. Plans and coordinates the work of teacher aides, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
11. Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
12. Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members, and vendors.
13. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
14. Other job related duties as assigned.

Education/Certification

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Knowledge of

• Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Writing general correspondence and speaking effectively with others.
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Principles and practices of program administration.
• Basic principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
• Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.

Skills in

• Applying reason to research and solving moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Interpreting instructions in variable forms.
• Performing basic original research to develop teaching plans and instructional materials.
• Maintaining and updating documentation.
• Organizing and maintaining records, files, and program information.
• Gathering data, analyzing findings, and applying logic and reason.
• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents, and presentations.
• Researching industry trends, solutions, and best practices.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Using communication and interpersonal skills effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

Ada and Other Requirements

Positions require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.

The information in this job description is for ADA compliance and is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age.