Music Teacher - Middle School

Parker Middle School; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Middle School in Howell, MI is seeking a dedicated Music Teacher to foster a positive classroom culture and deliver district-approved music curriculum while maintaining high expectations for all students.

The successful candidate will plan engaging lessons, assess student progress, communicate with families, and collaborate with colleagues to support diverse learners and uphold standards of excellence. Experience with performance-based assessments and technology integration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or higher.
• Michigan teaching certificate with Music Education endorsement (JX for K-5 or JQ for K-12).
• Experience preferred; alternatives may be considered by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Teaches district-approved curriculum and state standards with engaging, contemporary instruction.
• Plans a program of study meeting students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Maintains regular communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and wellbeing.
• Participates in professional development and collaborations with peers.
• Upholds district and school rules, and fosters a positive, respectful classroom culture.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Parent communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Michigan teaching certificate - Music Education (JX/JQ)

Tools

Educational technology integration

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Music Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Location(s): Parker Middle School

Positions Available:1 (FTE 1.0)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Union Affiliation: Howell Education Association ("HEA")

Duration : Ten months; First scheduled teacher report day through last scheduled teacher report day of the school year

SUMMARY:

The Teacher creates and sustains a community of learners through the development of a positive classroom and school culture, by holding rigorous and high expectations for students and by utilizing quality instructional practices matched to student learning needs. The Teacher continuously improves their practice through professional learning and collaboration with peers. The Teacher supervises students, develops and delivers lessons, utilizes established curriculum and maintains high levels of communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and wellbeing.

HOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS EXPECT THAT EACH TEACHER COMMITS TO:

• Continuous ongoing learning and the development of the craft of teaching for self; encourages, supports and mentors ongoing learning in students.
• High expectations for students, developing a vision of success for each student and moving that student towards its achievement.
• Positive relationships and communication, promoting and modeling a safe and supportive learning culture for all.
• Honoring all students, embracing their community and diversity.
• Establishing a learning environment that is accountable for effective instruction, assessment and data-driven decision-making.
• Using community resources to improve instruction.
• Collegiality and professionalism.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications and keeps current in changing pedagogy.
• Participates in collegial conversations surrounding student achievement on a regular basis, influencing individual, grade, and/or department instruction based on collective examination of student performance.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum, as well as local and state standards, using contemporary thinking around best-practices and program-specific objectives.
• Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a positive, engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriately responds to the maturity level and interest of the students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
• Proactively teaches appropriate behavior and expectations.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and activities.
• Identifies and responds to the learning style of all students. Differentiates instruction to accommodate these styles.
• Evaluates the academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. Uses academic outcome information to inform curriculum and instructional decisions for all students.
• Acts as a public relations agent for the success and image of the district.
• Communicates regularly with students, parents, families and administration in advocacy of student growth. Develops communication plans that adjust for varying levels of parent involvement and inclusion.
• Integrates cultural consciousness in instruction, classroom culture and classroom artifacts.
• Collects and integrates information about community heritage in instruction.
• Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
• Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.
• Maintains regular predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Position may include supervisory responsibilities over paraprofessional staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s or higher degree.
• Valid Michigan teacher's certificate with necessary endorsement(s) to teach assigned subject matter required. Specifically,Music Education (JX) K-5 or (JQ) K-12 required.
• Educational experience preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to explain and demonstrate appropriate teaching techniques.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals and professional journals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, students and the general public.
• Ability to write lesson plans, business correspondence and other related correspondence.
• Ability to express self clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret information.

TECHNICAL SKILLS :

• Ability to integrate technology into