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Job ID: 5089532

Job Description

JOB POSITION: Vocal Music/Theatre Teacher

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

SALARY: Teacher Contract

CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vocal Music/Theatre teacher is a highly qualified and state certified teacher responsible

for delivering Grades K-5 vocal music/theatre content in a differentiated manner that is

aligned with the National Core Arts Standards using developmentally appropriate

benchmarks specified in Indiana Academic Standards for Music and Theatre.

This position will include a combination of classes which may include vocal and general

music, choir, musical theatre, drama, and arts integration.

? Provide for choir participation at school-related and community events,

such as concerts, recruiting performances, community outreach, etc.

? Assist with compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented

program needs

? Coordinate fundraising activities and management of funds

? Facilitate cleaning, repairing, and storing all vocal music/theatre equipment

? Develop and implement plans for vocal music/theatre program and show

written evidence of preparation, including lesson plans, as required

? Conduct ongoing formative and summative assessments of student

achievement

? Accompany and supervise students on field trips, when necessary

? Maintain open communication and professional relationships with all

stakeholders

? Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and

regulations

? Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures

? Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business

? Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

? Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

? Licensed and highly-qualified in the area of Vocal Music and/or theatre, K-5

? Musical theatre experience, highly recommended

? Working knowledge about arts integration

? Ability to manage a budget and supplies

? Knowledge of state, district and school policies and procedures

? Ability to interpret district policies, procedures and data

? Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

? Experience working in an urban environment preferred

? Must not currently be on a Performance Improvement Plan

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

? Have a working knowledge of best practices in vocal/general music and theatre

education, as well as arts integration

? Be familiar with age-appropriate activities and assessments in Music and Theatre

from Indiana Academic Standards and National Core Arts standards and be willing to

collaborate with colleagues on forming cross-curricular connections

? Implement an intentional curriculum based in creativity with a clear scope and

sequence to build our program by reinforcing skills in conjunction with Nuner’s Arts

Team and Grade Level teachers, especially to integrate arts content into ELA and

Math and to integrate ELA and Math into arts content

? Reference instructional materials/resources recommended for the district (Making

Music)

? Develop and implement plans for music/theatre program and show written evidence

of preparation, including daily/weekly lesson plans, as required

? Direct an after-school group at least one day per week (Choir, Musical Cast, etc.) that

meets for the majority of the school-year as part of contractual obligations

? Plan, rehearse, and direct students in a minimum of four productions per year at the

building level, one of which is the all-school musical for which

costumes/set/props/programs/lights/sound, etc. must be organized

? Prepare students to perform for additional school/community/extra-curricular

performances, when scheduled (including Open Houses, Showcase of Schools, DTSB

events, etc.)

? Attend and support colleagues as needed at rehearsals and performances for other

arts-related school events

? Advocate for positive press and public relations within the community by sending

notifications of events and participate in all Fine Arts Music/Theatre recruiting

? Seek out additional opportunities for our students involving local companies/studios,

guest performers, field trips, and funding from grants

? Guide, motivate and involve students in differentiated learning, including

understanding the principles of music and theatre, as well as specific performance

techniques through individual and group practice and performances

? Enhance symbolic communication and promote self-esteem, self-motivation,

aesthetic awareness, and cultural exposure

? Improve emotional expression, social harmony, relationships, team-building,

cooperation, and self-confidence, and provide an avenue for growing performance

competencies

? Make use of quality music and theatre literature in diverse styles that are appropriate

in difficulty and range for students

? Create and communicate reasonable grading policies, classroom procedures, and

other expectations

? Maintain a safe and highly engaged classroom, using appropriate materials and

classroom management skills.

? Document learning/behavioral concerns and parent contacts

? Remain in communication with families, providing advance notice and information

about upcoming events and student progress

? Complete and maintain all required student records

? Utilize the SBCSC technology, as required

? Attend corporation Fine Arts and Music/Theatre/Elementary staff meetings as

scheduled and participate in building-wide trainings and initiatives

? Facilitate cleaning, repairing, storing, and updating an inventory for all music and

theatre supplies/equipment

? Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business

? Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance and reliability

? Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and

hear. The employee is required to have dexterity of hands and fingers. The employee is

required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. They may be occasionally required to

bend at the waist, kneel or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include

close vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the

incumbent is seated or walking at will and hand must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry

up to 25 pounds.

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 1