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Job Summary: Design, plan, and implement effective Choir lessons based on the state curriculum for students under the teacher’s supervision.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
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Create a classroom that provides a welcoming, nurturing and stimulating environment appropriate to the intellectual and emotional development of students.
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Develop and implement lesson plans that follow the curriculum and teach the TEKS.
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Design, plan, and implement effective Choir instruction
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Teach students music theory so that they are able to proficiently read music at a difficulty level that is consistent with the years of instruction they have received.
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Teach students music appreciation by exposing them to music from a variety of genres and artists.
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Expose students to the rich history behind music by teaching them about the lives of famous musicians from different eras, cultures, and different music genres.
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Teach students to identify the various types of music associated with the different eras in our society.
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Teach students the proper method for handling and caring for their vocals.
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Design lessons that integrate traditional core subjects with music.
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Help students understand the relationship between music and the core subjects of math, reading, and social studies.
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On an ongoing basis, design and implement effective assessments, based on objective measures to determine student progress and proficiency in music.
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Facilitate the development of individual student portfolios that show case their work. Portfolios may be in the form of students playing various pieces to demonstrate their progression.
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Collaborate with classroom teachers to deliver integrated lessons.
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Research, identify, and create both in and out of school opportunities for students to apply classroom theory in authentic, real world settings.
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Compile, maintain and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
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Communicate frequently with students and their parents that may include home visits.
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Communicate with the CEO and Principal regarding students, parents, lesson plans, curriculum, needed materials, extracurricular activities, field experiences and any other concerns.
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Follow the educator’s code of ethics and code of conduct and behave professionally, ethically, and responsibly.
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Ability to teach and train by ear, sight and harmony.
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Must be willing to travel and teach students at all campuses.
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Performs any additional duties related to ongoing effectiveness of program as directed.
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a four year, accredited university.
Certification: NCLB, Highly qualified valid Texas Teaching Certificate as required by teaching assignment or acceptance to approved Alternative Certification Program and results of TEXes exam.
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Work Experience:
Previous experience working with elementary age students is preferred.
Documented performance resume that includes at least 3 years of experience as a professional musician
Formal training in music theory
Formal training in the application of principles of music
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Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, and individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:
· Knowledge of state and federal education laws and regulations.
· Knowledge of subject matter to be taught and ability to lead discussions
· Skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Ability to implement Texas Education Agency (TEA) education policies and procedures.
- Ability to review and implement agency policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
- Ability to convey and interpret information to students.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals involved in the education of TRS students.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions, with possible occurrences of extreme heightened stress.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
- Ability to keep accurate files and records.
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Equipment Used: Microsoft Office, Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier). General Knowledge of accounting procedures, district policies and school law.
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Working/Environmental Conditions/Mental Demands/Physical Demands: Microsoft Office, Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier). General Knowledge of accounting procedures, district policies and school law.
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