Support and maintain the District's core principles in the areas of professionalism, curriculum, instruction, culture, and customer service. Demonstrate courage, compassion, patience, and a passion for teaching in daily activities.
Meet the challenges of delivering education in an urban school setting. Use instructional methods to help struggling learners reach grade level.
Navigate competing instructional initiatives and find ways to apply them to the classroom effectively.
Build confidence in staff and administrators that academic achievement is attainable through high expectations and sustained effort.
Collaborate and engage effectively with teachers and administrators to implement instructional strategies that promote student success in content areas.
Build positive rapport and trust with families and community partners to facilitate their engagement in education efforts.
Participate in district-organized professional development activities and seek out opportunities for self-development to improve instruction design and delivery skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Model effective 7-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music instructional strategies and appropriate use of instructional materials.
Recommend placement assignments and specific schedules of 7-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music staff members.
Evaluate 7-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music staff members.
Consult with human resources on the interviewing, recommendation, and hiring of 7-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music staff.
Prepare and monitor a 7-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music budget, and assist principals and staff in its use.
Work with 7-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music staff to identify instructional materials, equipment, and other needs.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with civic, professional, service, and community organizations.
Coordinate and manage district performances and events, and consult on school performance and events.
Assist in the planning of new or remodeled 7-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music facilities.
Monitor and support the implementation of the district prescribed curriculum and instructional practices.
Create and maintain instructional guides for content and grade levels within their purview.
Create and maintain formative common assessments for the content and grade levels within their purview.
Define and coordinate building and district level professional development resource needs.
Construct school intervention plans.
Provide classroom coaching to teachers.
Consult with building principals to identify and meet individual teacher needs for additional support and instructional improvement. Make recommendations to principals regarding remedies for deficiencies.
Plan, develop and coordinate site based staff development exercises.
Coordinate and facilitate professional learning communities within their content area.
Perform other duties as assigned.
CORE BEHAVIORS & COMPETENCIES
Job-specific
Coping with Stress = think critically and solve problems in difficult situations; capable of handling interruptions effectively
Interpersonal Skills = successfully interact and engage with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and others; enjoy working with children
Presentation Skills = creatively share information verbally and in writing to build interest and engage student learners; organize and present information in meaningful, easy-to-understand ways
Adaptability and Flexibility = willingness to change methods and approaches as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S.
Verifications
A thorough understanding of vocal and instrumental music.
A Bachelor's Degree in Education with a current Teaching License within the content area and supervisory/administrator certification/licensure or ability to obtain an Alternative Administrators License. Master's Degree preferred.
A Minimum of five years teaching experience in the content area. Urban classroom/administrative experience preferred. Knowledge & Experience
Documented experience in a building leadership/supervisory role.
Knowledge and experience with research-based, effective instructional practices.
Curriculum development experience preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Knowledge of the district's curriculum, state standards and state assessment systems.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS
Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, stoop, and climb stairs
Occasionally lift and/or move lightweight items up to 40 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work will be split between home office and school buildings
Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
Work may be subject to frequent interruptions
Potential exposure to disruptive parents and students
Some assignments are subject to completion within strict timelines
Travel for meetings, professional development activities, and work assignments
Mission Statement: To equip our students to achieve success in a global society by implementing an effective and rigorous curriculum with fidelity.
The Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization.
Job Details:
Posted Date : 2022-04-21
Expiry Date : 2022-07-21
Job type : Part Time
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