Position: 1.0 Music Teacher (Per-diem)

Location: Streams Elementary School

Anticipated Assignment Dates: Immediately-TBD

Summary:

Teaches K-4 at various levels; works cooperatively with staff and is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and facilitating general music curriculum and chorus/musical instruction to individual and small groups of students in and out of the classroom.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Assists in the instructional delivery of the Upper St. Clair District music curriculum.
2. Instructs students at their level to ensure each student’s progress by as much individualized instruction as possible.
3. Maintain discipline and utilize appropriate classroom management techniques
4. In collaboration with the Principal, colleagues, and Curriculum Leader, presents concerts or programs as dictated by the instruction needs of the students and the valid expectations of the community.
5. In collaboration with the Principal and Curriculum Leader, selects music for performances which will further the student’s musical technique, understanding, and appreciation.
6. Assists in the preparation for and supervises students in the various performances and assessments throughout the year, if applicable.
7. Prepares paperwork such as inventory, purchase orders, instrumental check-out forms, report cards, attendance, library records.
8. Supervises students at all performances, rehearsals, and on trips.
9. Confer with students, parents, school counselors and administrators to resolve student problems; Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.
10. Cooperate and collaborate with other staff members, including classroom teachers, as necessary.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required Education/Certification/Documentation:
-Bachelor’s degree in music education
-Valid PK-12 Pennsylvania teaching certificate in Music 

-Other documents as directed by the school district

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

• Knowledge of overall operation of the music program.
• Performance expertise on one or more instruments; fundamental technique in chorus.
• Ability to implement policy and procedures;
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrate knowledge of subjects assigned with a strong emphasis on music;
• Exhibit general knowledge of curriculum and instruction; basic computer skills.