Teacher - Music (Florence)

Mesquite-Isd; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking a Professional - Teacher Level (Elementary) to plan, develop, and implement an effective instructional program aimed at maximizing student achievement. The role is full-time and reports to the principal.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree with state certification, possesses strong communication and organizational skills, and can instruct diverse learners using varied instructional strategies and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with appropriate state certification for subject and level assigned.
• Demonstrate cognitive understanding of the subject matter and pedagogical skills.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and inclusive instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and provide appropriate learning experiences within the assigned area(s).
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and abilities.
• Guide learning toward district curriculum goals.
• Employ varied instructional techniques and media aligned to needs and facilities.
• Assess student progress, provide reports, and communicate with parents as needed.
• Identify special needs and collaborate with others as required.
• Work with special education teachers to modify curricula per IEP guidelines.
• Develop and implement student behavior plans.
• Maintain accurate records as required by policy and law.
• Be available to students daily and by appointment.
• Plan and supervise duties of aides, volunteers, and student teachers.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth and participate in teacher evaluation.

Skills

Pedagogical skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Planning & instruction

Differentiated instruction

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's Degree with state certification

Job description

• Position Type:
  Professional - Teacher Level (Elementary)/ Elementary Teacher
  

Teacher Compensation Plan
Shift Type:Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To:Principal

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE

• To plan, develop, and implement an effective instructional program in a way that includes the best use of research findings, time, space, available technology, financial and community resources, so that student achievement will be maximized.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree, with appropriate state certification for subject and level assigned

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Demonstrate a cognitive understanding of the subject matter and pedagogical skills in his/her teaching field.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Exhibit excellent public relation and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitations skills.
• Demonstrate highly effective organizational and consensus building skills.
• Understand the value of planning and demonstrate ability to develop and implement short and long range instructional plans based upon effective instructional strategies, knowledge of the discipline, student needs and performances, the global society, the community, and the curriculum.
• Understand the various learning styles and show competence in developing and delivering instruction appropriate to students' developmental needs.
• Understanding cultural diversity through providing
• instruction appropriate to diverse cultures and populations, learning styles, and background experiences.
• Understand how to develop a variety of instructional strategies, technologies, resources, and techniques for problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Possess knowledge base for critiquing, constructing, and utilizing multiple forms of appropriate assessment techniques in order to monitor progress, modify and adapt instruction, and set goals.
• Exhibit effective communication skills and techniques, including verbal, nonverbal, and media communication that are sensitive to student differences and needs.
• Possess basic understanding of the impact of technology in assigned curricular areas.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the MISD.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

• None required beyond certification from an accredited teacher preparation program.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Administration may find appropriate and acceptable

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Plan, organize, and provide appropriate learning experiences within the assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and abilities of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provides progress reports as required, and communicate with parents as deemed necessary.
• Identify the special needs of students and seek assistance of others as needed.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Develop a student behavior plan that is consistent with established administrative policies.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Make a provision for being available to students on a daily basis, as well as parents by appointment.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides, volunteers, and student teachers, and makes written evaluation as required.
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that fulfills district requirements and personal expectations as a professional.
• Take an active part in the district-approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
• Attend campus and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff.
• Attend established traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Student Orientations, Open House, programs, and activities) agreed upon by the building principal and the faculty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aides, student teachers, student groups, etc, as assigned by the administration.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands:

• Communicating well, making multiple decisions regarding students educational, physical, and emotional well being, and maintaining emotional control under stress.
• Standing, walking, and verbalizing for long periods of time.
• Lifting or moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.