Hybrid Music Teacher, K-12 en Albuquerque School of Excellence

Position:                               Teacher (Music, Classroom, Grades K-12)                
Salary Schedule:                  ASE Teacher Salary Schedule                                       
 
Position Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Administration, to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a safe and optimal learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential.
 
Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers music school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Understands and supports the mission, vision, and values of Albuquerque School of Excellence.
• Develop student understanding and appreciation of the art of music, including listening to a wide range of musical genre, periods, and styles. Develop a balanced music program and lessons.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
• Documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures while instructing students in the principles of responsible citizenship, character, and sense of community in the classroom.
• Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Attends department, grade-level, school, district, and parent meetings.
• Participates and adheres to district and campus professional development sessions and requirements.
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Prepares require reports on students and activities.
• Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Takes daily attendance.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with parents, students, and community members. Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Supports Social and Emotional Learning for students.
• Models ASE core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Empathy (RISE) for students through words and actions in the classroom.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Performs other duties necessary to school function and operations as assigned.

Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. 
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with all levels of management, students, & parents
• Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by district, spreadsheet, and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to analyze data.

 
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