Elementary Music Teacher

POSITION: Music Teacher  (Grades Pre-K – 6) for the 2022-2023 school year  

Salary Range: $41,203 to $76,326 based on 2021-2022 salary schedule

            Salary to be determined upon ratification of CBA.

Qualifications: Enable students to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to develop individual and group performance skills and an understanding of music.

            COMPLETE APPLICATION:

A Complete Application Consists of:

• Letter of interest
• Application https://coquille.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
• Resume
• Letter of recommendation
• Transcripts
• Current Oregon Teaching License

            SEND TO:

                                    Rachel Price

                                    Coquille School District 8

                                    970 N Central Blvd.

                                    Coquille, OR  97423

                                    Or Email:  rprice@coquille.k12.or.us

            CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

            TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Pre-employment background check & drug testing required

Coquille School District is an EOE.

If you have a disability and need this publication in an alternate form, please contact Coquille School District 8 541-396-2181

                     Job Title: Teacher                                                         Assignment: Music Teacher

                     Reports to: Principal                                                    Evaluated by: Principal

1. Position Overview: Under the general supervision of a building administrator, performs a variety of tasks with major responsibility being instruction and supervision of students. Instruction of students shall include skill development, the expansion of knowledge and developing the ability to reason. Responsibilities include supervision, guidance, discipline, and safety of students. The use of independent judgment and decision making is required in many matters not having established rules, regulations, policies or precedent.

1. Essential Job Functions:
2. Plans and coordinates the activities of educational assistants and other paraprofessionals as assigned
3. Identifies the needs of individual students by continuous assessment of their performance and abilities
4. Uses identified student needs to plan instruction
5. Prepares and writes instructional plans
6. Uses a variety of appropriate methods and materials to implement instructional plans
7. Organizes and manages classroom to create the optimum learning conditions
8. Applies learning theories to meet the needs of students
9. Evaluates and reports student progress
10. Supervises students in and out of the classroom
11. Initiates, plans, and carries out parent conferences
12. Initiates and maintains communication with parents and colleagues

1. Other Job Functions:
2. Participates in in-service and professional development activities.
3. Assists in the assessment of building level needs and the planning required to meet those needs
4. Attends meetings and serves on committees as assigned or directed (or if individual volunteers)
5. Sets and carries out goals each year.
6. Conducts rehearsals and performances—demonstrating understanding of differences in style among various types of music

1. Qualifications:
2. Knowledge of:
3. Current concepts, methods, and procedures of curriculum development and implementation
4. Laws, rules, policies, and trends regarding instruction

• Evaluation techniques

1. Standards based education
2. Human development and learning
3. Behavior management techniques

• Communication techniques
• Current health and safety procedures and practices

1. Ability to:
2. Develop appropriate curriculum
3. Interpret and comply with laws, rules, and policies

• Evaluate student needs and progress

1. Implement accepted principles of instruction
2. Maintain acceptable student behavior and discipline
3. Communicate effectively

1. Experience:
2. Demonstrated competency through college preparation, student teaching, and/or classroom experience, and professional development

1. License:
2. Current Oregon license with appropriate endorsement(s) in area of assignment

1. Physical Requirements:

In an eight hour day, employee may

1. Stand/Walk 5-6 Hours
2. Drive 1-2 Hours
3. Sit 3-4 Hours
4. Stoop/Squat/Bend 1-2 Hours
5. Lift/Carry 1-2 Hours      Up to a weight of     50 lbs
6. Climb Stairs Occasionally
7. Use hands for repetitive motions Frequently
8. Use feet for repetitive movements Frequently

This job description, revised May 28, 2015, supersedes all prior descriptions for this position.

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Salary : $41,203 - $76,326