Job description

The music position is one day a week (20%) teaching music/band at MHT, a school of 25 students, grades K-5.JOB SUMMARY: To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment which guides and encourages students to develop academically. QUALIFICATIONS: -Bachelors Degree in Education, Masters Degree preferred.-New Hampshire License for the position-Must pass a background check.REPORTS TO: -Building PrincipalPlanning and Preparation-Apply knowledge of content and pedagogy to reflect solid understanding of content and the structure of the discipline being taught.-Know and value students cognitive, social, emotional, and culture for planning and preparation.-Set instructional outcomes which are clear and specific to ensure students understand what they will learn and how.-Use instructional materials and resources effectively to support student needs and increase the effectiveness of the curriculum.-Plan coherent instruction so tasks and activities are aligned with learning outcomes and provide opportunities for higher-level thinking.-Use and analyze assessments which fully and fairly provide evidence of student understanding of content and mastery of outcomes to provide timely and valuable information to teachers and feedback to students.-Follow any Individual Education Plans, Section 504, Behavioral, or Health plans of students.-Prepare plans for substitute teachers as applicable.The Classroom Environment-Cultivate respectful and affirming environments which demonstrate caring and respect that honors students identities, race, and cultural background.-Foster a culture for learning characterized by student curiosity, critical thinking, reasoning, and reflection.-Maintain purposeful environments with shared routines and efficient procedures so all students can access what they need.-Support positive student behavior which is modeled, explicitly taught, and reinforced by teachers and reinforced to promote learning, ethical behavior, and citizenship.-Organize spaces for learning which are safe and accessible to all students.Instruction-Communicate about purpose and content are accurate, appropriately scaffolded, and relevant to the experiences of students; content is explained in multiple, engaging ways to support conceptual understanding.-Use questioning and discussion techniques which allow students reason, reflect on learning, and justify their thinking.-Engage students in learning by supporting curiosity and exploration; encouraging higher-order thinking and using multiple ways to represent their ideas and responses.-Use assessments for evidence of understanding, analyze progress, and provide constructive feedback.-Respond flexibly to student needs by adjusting the learning experience based on real-time evidence and students individual and specific needs.Professional Responsibilities-Engage in reflective practice.-Document student progress with accurate and accessible systems for tracking student learning and other records; use these systems efficiently and effectively.-Engagement with families and communities which is culturally responsive, demonstrates a clear value for the role they play in student learning, and furthers students academic and personal success.-Contribute to school community and culture by leading events, programs, or activities that further the culture of learning in the school and bring the values of the school to life through modeling and positive action.-Regularly seeks out and identifies high-quality opportunities to grow and learn, identifying problems of practice or areas of inquiry that inform individual and collaborative learning opportunities.-Exhibits high standards of ethical practice and wise decision making on behalf of students, families, and colleagues.-Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.Adheres to: -Ed. 510: Code of Conduct for New Hampshire Educators -Guiding Principles: The Code of Ethics for New Hampshire Educators-All district school board policies and procedures-All district handbooksSKILLS AND ABILITIESThis position requires: -Dependability-Concern for others-Self-control-Adaptability/flexibility-Integrity-Initiative-Cooperation-Persistence-Innovation-Analytical thinking-Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships-Updating and using relevant knowledge-Making decisions and solving problems-Thinking creatively-Communicating with supervisors, colleagues, families, community, and students-Developing and building teams-Resolving conflicts and negotiating with others-Analyzing data or information-Performing administrative activities such as paperworkTECHNOLOGY SKILLS: -Electronic mail software-Multi-media educational software-Google applicationsPHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: -Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate computers, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment. -Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.-Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.-Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.-Occasional exposure to various weather conditions.-Exposure to a range of heating, air conditioning and ventilation conditions.-Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but can be noisy at times.EMPLOYMENT STATUS: -Exempt from overtime pay-On-site-Benefits as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement

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