Junior High Band/Orchestra Teacher

Corvallis School District; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Corvallis School District is seeking a Junior High Band/Elementary Beginning Orchestra Teacher for a .5 FTE, temporary position. The role focuses on instruction and supervision of a diverse student group, promoting high standards and a positive learning environment. Salary is listed for .5 FTE ($28,129 - $54,040) and will be prorated based on start date.

Start date is TBD and calendar is 191 days. The ideal candidate will hold an Oregon teaching license with the appropriate endorsement and

Qualifications

• Oregon license with appropriate endorsement and grade level authorization.
• Understanding of human growth and development, learning theory, and brain research.
• Familiarity with state standards and curriculum frameworks for middle school.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to supervise students and direct staff.
• First Aid certification or the ability to obtain within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Establish clear objectives and long- and short-range plans for instruction.
• Develop and deliver organized lessons aligned with standards.
• Assess student progress and provide prompt, constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and other stakeholders.
• Support RTI and adapt instruction for diverse learners.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

RTI implementation

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Professionalism

Education

Oregon teaching license with endorsement

Job description

Junior High Band/ Elementary Beginning Orchestra Teacher

FTE: .5

Salary: $28,129 - $54,040 (salary listed in based on .5 FTE. Salary will be prorated based on start date)

FLSA: Licensed (Professional)

Contract Status: Temporary

Start Date: TBD

Calendar: 191 Days

Notes: This is a brief description/summary of the position. Please view the attachment for the full job description.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to instruct and supervise a diverse group of students by establishing a positive, respectful learning environment, providing ample and varied learning opportunities and promoting high standards of performance for all students regardless of their background and developmental levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Model and teach respect with an awareness of diversity.
• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Establish clear objectives and create long- and short-range plans for instruction to meet needs, abilities and interests of students.
• Develop and carry out clear, organized, sequential lessons and learning activities suitable for students' developmental levels and aligned with instructional objectives.
• Vary and pace classroom strategies to accommodate different learning styles, actively involve students and maximize student engagement in meaningful learning.
• Use current body of knowledge in cultural diversity issues in teaching and curriculum development to design and adapt individual/group academic and behavior/social programs in all school settings.
• Diagnose the instructional needs of all students and devise appropriate learning activities for each student.
• Implement district and state curriculum standards and ensure that instructional activities are clearly related to district/state curriculum standards.
• Assure that every student has ample opportunity to demonstrate proficiency with district and state standards.
• Use a variety of approaches to assess, record and provide feedback promptly and often to students on their progress and assignments.
• Participate in development and implementation of individual student plans (e.g., IEP, 504).
• Assume responsibility for adapting and modifying classroom instruction for students identified as needing specialized instruction.
• Work as part of the school team to fully implement Response to Intervention (RTI).
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations.
• Work collaboratively with school personnel in meeting diverse social and academic needs of students.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with all students and with parents/guardians concerning both academic and behavioral progress of students.
• Assist school staff and administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, reinforce individual school's plan for positive behavior support, develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and utilize effective, proactive behavior management skills in all school settings.
• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Assume responsibility for assigned duties, e.g., hall, lunchroom duty.
• Utilize technology as related to job responsibilities.
• Train and act as lead worker for Educational Assistants.
• Reflect upon own teaching performance and accept and utilize supervisory suggestions and feedback.
• Take primary responsibility for pursuing and evaluating own professional growth.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and district inservice meetings.
• Participate in activities that are related to school functions and/or the education process that occur outside the regular workday, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Oregon teacher's license with appropriate subject area endorsement and grade level authorization. Must be highly qualified or able to become highly qualified in area assigned according to NCLB laws.
• Understanding of human growth and development patterns, learning theory and brain research.
• Content knowledge in subject areas taught.
• Familiarity with a variety of age appropriate instructional, assessment and classroom management strategies that reflect current research on best practices.
• Familiarity with state standards and curriculum frameworks for middle school grade levels.
• Knowledge and experience with differentiated instruction.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal education laws and of student and staff rights.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise students and their work.
• Ability to direct the work of other staff members.
• Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two months of hire, may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent or prolonged sitting.
• Crouching to work with younger students.
• Possibly moderate to high noise level.
• Frequent and prolonged talking/listening in conversations/meetings.
• Requires accurate perceiving of sound.
• Requires handling and working with variety of materials and objects.
• Work may occasionally involve lifting/carrying objects weighing 15-25 pounds.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student injury or illness.
• Possible exposure to bodily harm due to student behaviors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is primarily performed indoors in school buildings, although some outdoor instruction and supervision are required.
• This position involves working in close proximity to groups of children and adults.
• Evening and/or extended work hours may be required.
• This position may require traveling to multiple work sites.

NOTE

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Corvallis School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, parental or marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Rynda Gregory, Human Resources Administrator and Title IX Coordinator: [e-mail], 971-217-6309; Byron Bethards, Student Growth and Experience Director, Title II Oversight and Complaints, and ADA Complaints: [e-mail]

Spanish Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

El Distrito Escolar de Corvallis no discrimina en base a la edad, nacionalidad, color, discapacidad, expresión de género, identidad de género, origen nacional, situación de los padres o de su estado civil, raza, religión, sexo u orientación sexual en sus programas y actividades, y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los grupos de jóvenes designados. Las siguientes personas han sido designadas para atender las consultas relacionadas con la discriminación: Rynda Gregory, Administradora de Recursos Humanos y Coordinadora de Título IX: [e-mail], 971-217-6309; Byron Bethards, Director de Crecimiento y Experiencia Estudiantil y Supervisora y Quejas del Título II y Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés): [e-mail]