Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Job Description:

TITLE: Music Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: As set by the State certification requirements (049)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual, English and Spanish

REPORTS TO: Principal/Director or designee

SUPERVISES: Teacher aides and volunteers assigned

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.

• Prepares and carries out plans for instruction which, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interest, and abilities of students.

• Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate, with consideration given to resources available, teacher program load, and other relevant conditions.

• Utilizes available computer technology in instructional settings.

• Evaluates and follows up on student progress on a regular basis.

• Emphasizes competency in the basic skills.

• Maintains a classroom environment conductive to instruction and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

• Establishes a positive climate for learning; encourages students to do well and to develop a degree of responsibility for learning.

• Consults, as necessary, with colleagues, students, and parents to improve student learning; as deemed necessary seeks assistance of school specialists for students with special learning disabilities.

• Assist the administration in implementing policies, rules, and regulations covering student life and conduct.

• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom.

• Seeks to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Performs such other related tasks as the principal may from time to time assign.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten month year. Salary and work year are determined by the Board of Education and the Teachers' Bargaining Unit.

New London Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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