Part Time Choir Teacher (2 Hours per Day)

"Per Board policy GCBA, a maximum of 21 years of experience (with proper certification) may be transferred from another elementary or secondary accredited system. The highest step a teacher may enter the district at is step 22 of the salary schedule.Middle School Teacher Job DescriptionCLASSIFICATION: CertifiedQUALIFICATIONS:Valid Missouri Teacher's certificate and appropriate content area/grade level certificationMaster's in related content area preferred, but not requiredCriminal justice fingerprint and background clearanceSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriateREPORTS TO: Building PrincipalPRIMARY FUNCTIONS:Respect for the uniqueness of each individual learner.Ability to meet the individual needs of each student to allow for growth and development.Ability to convey information to students through written and verbal communications.Ability to encourage student ownership of learning and appropriate social and emotional skills.REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Creates relevant, engaging, and personalized learning experiences for each studentDevelops opportunities for students to take ownership and control of their learningCan work in a technology rich environment (Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks)Understands how to use data to drive student learningExperience and knowledge of standards-based learning/gradingExperience engaging students in assessments and activities that requiring critical thinkingTeaches district approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policiesEstablishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and communityCommunicates clearly both verbally and in writingLearns and implements strategies to instruct students in higher and more challenging levels of learningIntegrates technology consistently to enhance student learning opportunitiesOrganizes and prioritizes educator workload to best meet the needs of studentsEstablishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphereEvaluates pupils' academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records of student learningIdentifies pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals and works with special education staff to develop IEPsWorks well as a team member to serve all constituenciesAdheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration/state/federal lawAttends all meetings as requested by building and district administrationMaintains strict confidentiality as required by lawDevelops a professional development plan annually and commits to lifelong learning and growthTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Board approved academic calendar - 2 hours per day. Teacher salary schedule to be established by the Board of Education.EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and wellbeing of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten ortyped materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.JOB DUTIES: The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.Revised: March, 3 2016