Position Type: Elementary School TeachingDate Posted: 1/19/2024Location: Pembroke Comm. Consolidated School District #259(High-Needs School)Date Available: 08/12/2024District: Pembroke CCSD #259 - websiteJOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provide instruction at the elementary level in the area of music.
- Assists in the planning and execution of musical performances by the students in the schools currently served.
- Cooperates with classroom teacher in coordinating music instruction with other area of the academic curriculum and advises teachers in the selection and use of music instructional materials.
- Conducts in-service workshops,and demonstration lessons on the teaching of elementary music.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Performance Responsibilities: Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated; Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students; Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior; Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior; Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students; Employs 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; Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives; Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required; Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required; Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation; Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner; Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms; Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance; Strives to maintain and improve professional competence; Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with Music Education Endorsement. SALARY RANGE: Based on Collective Bargaining Agreement.
