General Music Teacher- Elementary Level

Position is open until filledLocation TBDLINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #2MUSIC TEACHER K-6Emphasis 5th and 6th Grade Band/OrchestraDEFINITIONUnder general direction, to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to a school site music program, to serve as a resource concerning general music instruction, to instruct and train orchestra, band and choir in musicianship and performance activities, and to do other related functions as directed. Must be fluent in the English language.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSResponsible and directly related experience is required to perform problem analysis using widely prescribed principles and concepts. The position classification performs decision analysis and makes decisions that require the application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, and policies. The incumbents meet with school administrators, teachers, other staff, and parents to communicate information, data, and alternative problem solutions. This a sedentary position classification and performs light work involving sitting a portion of the time but does require walking and standing for extended periods. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, and handling and working with instructional materials and objects.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESPlan, organize, coordinate, and participate in the school site music programPlan, organize, and conduct music rehearsalsSelect music to suit performance requirements and to accommodate the talents and abilities of the groupsProvide a variety of musical and fine arts educational activitiesConfer with, counsel, and advise site administrators concerning special music programs and performing arts activitiesAdvise and offer recommendations concerning appropriate music instructional materialsAbility to: Methods, techniques, procedures, and strategies concerning the development and maintenance of an effective music programProvide specialized resource support and coordination of a creative and innovative music instruction programAnalyze and assess music program needs, and offer recommendations pertaining to program activity revisions, additions, or deletionsUnderstand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controlsCommunicate effectively in oral and written formEstablish and maintain effective organization, community, and public relationshipsEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:QUALIFICATIONSMust be eligible for, or hold certification from, the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board as a music teacher at the K-6 level.In accordance with policy GBEC and procedure GBEC-R all new employees must submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Employee must consent to and provide the necessary documentation (fingerprinting, etc.) to allow for a criminal background check.Printed NameDateSignature