Job Description

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Position: Teacher - Music

Location: John G. Leach

State Date: TBD

Reports to: Principal

Compensation: Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website

Work Year: 10 months

POSITION GOAL:

The goal of the Music Teacher is to provide high-quality, accessible, and developmentally appropriate music instruction to students in PreK through age 22 with physical, cognitive, and communication disabilities. The Music Teacher will design and implement individualized music experiences that support each student's cognitive, physical, sensory, social-emotional, communication, and functional development while fostering meaningful participation and enjoyment of music. Instruction will be adapted to meet a wide range of student abilities and needs and may incorporate movement, rhythm, singing, instruments, technology, visual supports, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), sensory-based activities, and other adapted music strategies. The Music Teacher will collaborate with special education teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, families, and other members of the educational team to ensure that music instruction aligns with students' individualized needs, IEP goals, accommodations, and instructional programs. The Music Teacher will create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment in which all students are provided meaningful opportunities to participate in music, develop self-expression and communication skills, make choices, interact with others, and experience success. The Music Teacher will also support school-wide activities, performances, celebrations, and community experiences when appropriate, adapting musical activities and expectations to ensure students with significant disabilities can participate to the greatest extent possible.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• Must be eligible or hold State of Delaware Certification as an Music Teacher.
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on Child Protection Registry in the State of Delaware.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Master's degree preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Show evidence of knowledge regarding evidence and research-based strategies known to be effective in promoting student learning and achievement for students.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic groups.
• Proficient in Technology, such as Microsoft and Google Applications, Classlink, Schoology, Infinite Campus, etc.
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform job related tasks.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Must be able to teach/serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of their students.
• Must be willing to collaborate closely with related service providers to deliver individualized instruction and effectively integrate a variety of assistive technologies, including, but not limited to, AAC devices, switches, and adaptive physical equipment, to support students' unique learning and access needs.
• Demonstrate the professional skills necessary to collaborate effectively and consistently with paraprofessionals, teachers, related service providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team throughout the school day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the District. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Design and deliver instruction aligned with the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) using district-approved curriculum.
• Differentiate music instruction using a variety of evidence-based teaching strategies and methodologies to address students' diverse learning needs, levels of functioning, and preferred learning modalities, with particular attention to appropriate academic scaffolding and alignment with individual IEP goals and accommodations.
• Implement and monitor evidence-based behavioral and social-emotional interventions, maintain a structured classroom management system, and follow district expectations for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Regularly administer, collect and interpret formal and informal assessment data, to drive instructional decisions and report progress to families and the district.
• Develop and deliver weekly lesson plans using appropriate resources, technology and instructional strategies, incorporating a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and student inquiry for the purpose of developing student's music skills.
• Communicate regularly and proactively with families regarding student progress, participate in IEP meetings, and other required meetings and/or conferences.
• Administer appropriate and required informal and formal assessments based on student needs, State Regulations, and district expectations.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative and professional relationship with peers, support staff, parents, administration, agency staff and school district staff.
• Comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations and policies: accurately complete required paperwork within designated timelines, utilize district resources (i.e Employee Handbook, District website, Collaborative Agreement, Professional Code of Conduct, Administrative procedures, School District Board Policies, etc.) to maintain professionalism and avoid noncompliance, and cooperate with compliance monitoring and dispute resolution activities.
• Attend professional development programs, mandated training, and self-selected workshops/conferences, courses, etc.
• Maintain current certifications (including clock hours via DEEDS), stay current on evidence based instructional strategies and technology and actively engage in required and self- selected professional learning.
• Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the building principal and/or supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities 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 use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell. This job requires repetitive stopping, twisting and bending. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

PRE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Criminal Background Check - must be less than 1 year old
• TB Test Results - must be less than 1 year old
• Copy of Social Security Card - required by the State of Delaware
• I-9 Form with appropriate forms of identification
• Child Protective Registry
• These items must be completed prior to your start date, they should be completed immediately.

WHY APPLY IN COLONIAL:

When you apply you will have:

• The opportunity to teach with a very knowledgeable, high-achieving and fun school team.
• An innovative and diverse work atmosphere.
• The ability to grow and learn in a considerate, and open-minded culture with supportive school colleagues.
• Access to new and exciting technologies to use in your classroom daily.
• A competitive salary with generous benefit packages.
• The opportunity to make an impact on the lives of students and families daily in Delaware

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications may apply by completing an employment application at http://applitrack.com/colonial/onlineapp no later than 11:59pm on the closing date. A resume and teaching certification are required for external candidates. A resume is required for internal candidates.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of this vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources Division at (302)323-2712.

The Colonial School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law."