Job Board

(Updated February 10, 2015)

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Part-Time Elementary Music Teacher – York Township

The Dallastown Area School District has an anticipated vacancy for a Part-Time Elementary Music Teacher at the York Township Elementary School to begin with the start of the 2015-16 school year.  Hours will be 9:00 a.m. -12:50 p.m., Monday – Friday.  Responsible for implementing the district’s music instructional program with students and providing the students with appropriate instruction and a learning environment that will enable each student to master basic music skills. PA teaching certificate, demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others, and acceptable record of attendance are required.  Please apply online at www.dallastown.net by clicking on the “Employment” button and then “Current Vacancies”. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. EOE.

Job Summary
Plans and teaches music, following the scope and sequence for all courses, to K-12 students. Develops student’s academic skills through academic courses of study and implementation District approved curriculum. Documents teaching and student progress, activities, and outcomes. Address specific educational needs of students. Provides a safe and optimal learning environment, and provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals. Use of formal and informal classroom and District music assessments. Stays abreast of the latest developments and improvements in education as if affects the music K-12 program. Essential Functions

•     Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
•     Assesses students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations and goals.
•     Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
•     Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
•     Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills for the purpose of providing the students with the necessary skills to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.
•     Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
•     Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
•     Monitors student activities for the purpose of proving a safe and optimal learning environment.
•     Prepares teaching materials and reports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
•     Reports incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, proving learning environment and adhering to Education Code, District and/or school policies.

For the Bilingual Specialty
    Performs the above mentioned duties
Minimum Requirements
    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    Demonstrated knowledge of:

•         the principles, practices and methods of music.
•         the contents, materials, methodologies and practices utilized in music
•         classic and contemporary readings aligned to subject matter.
•         authentic performance assessment principles,

        Demonstrated ability to:

•     Use a personal computer and spreadsheets and word processing software applications.
•     select and organize curriculum content and to apply appropriate instructional methods.
•     implement assessment tools for effective student evaluations.
•     communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
•     establish effective working relationships.

For the Bilingual Specialty Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• speak English and the appropriate foreign language fluently.
• to read and write English and the appropriate foreign language.

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Certificates/Licenses
    Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania instructional certificate in Music