Choir Teacher Grades 9-12

POSITION TITLE: Choir Teacher - Grades 9-12

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper certification through the Arkansas Department of Education

REPORTS TO: Principal, assistant principals and fine arts coordinator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 days with benefits provided according to Siloam Springs School Board policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work collaboratively with a Professional Learning Community, including middle school choir teachers.

• Consistently implement a variety of effective, research-based instructional strategies to engage learners in learning the essential standards.

• Design instructional plans with attention to individual student abilities and interests.

• Monitor and assess student progress frequently, using both formative and summative assessments, and provide progress reports as requested.

• Adjust instruction within the classroom (Tier I) to meet the needs of all learners, re-teaching when needed and extending learning for others.

• Create a classroom environment that reflects respectful interactions between students and teachers, as well as student to student, while using effective procedures to support all learners.

• Meet the needs of a diverse group of learners.

• Effectively implement district initiatives.

• Maintain consistent and timely parent communication using appropriate structures and resources.

• Meet or exceed professional responsibilities and professional behavior expectations.

Job responsibilities will be in collaboration with the middle school choral director(s) and fine arts coordinator.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.

• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

• Serve on committees as assigned.

• Remain current on instructional practices in education.