Job Description

Irving School K-5
Music/Band/Chorus

• Seeking a positive, dynamic, collaborative music teacher to join a great team!
  PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:
• Experience working with elementary school students
• Strong classroom management skills
• Experienced instruction with Chorus and beginner Band
  RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides basic vocal and instrumental instruction for a variety of musical styles for students in Grades K -5.
• Introduces students to music concepts, such as harmony, beat, rhythm, and pitch. 
• Teaches how to read musical notes and symbols.
• Plans and executes a balanced music program and organizes class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Utilizes technology to enhance the curriculum. 
• Provides individual and small group instruction to adapt the music curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Encourages students to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible.
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students.
• Maintains care and responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments, and equipment to prevent loss or abuse. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
• Evaluates each pupil’s musical growth, performance, and musical understanding. Assesses each individual’s contribution to the performance of the group.
• Communicates with parents and school staff on individual student’s progress.
• Cooperates with staff in providing musical programs for school assemblies. 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

The Derby Board of Education (the “Board”) will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law (“Protected Class”), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. 

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