Elementary Music Teacher (General)

Job Summary

Job Summary

Basic Function Under the direction of the District VAPA Coordinator or designee, the Elementary Music Teacher will provide music instruction to the elementary students at the various school sites within the district. As a General Music Teacher, Elementary:

Teach skills in general music which includes music appreciation, harmony, and explorations in music to grades TK-5. Instruct pupils in citizenship/ basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in State law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. Plan a balanced music program, and organize daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.

Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. Encourage pupils to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible. Utilize repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.

Encourage students to attend first-rate musical events out of school. Maintain surveillance over school-owned music, uniforms, musical instruments and equipment in order to prevent loss or abuse. Make minor adjustments and request repairs to instruments as required.

Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly productive environment during individual practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances. Select appropriate music, books, and instructional aids to enhance learning. Requisition books, music, uniforms, musical instruments, instructional aids, and instructional supplies, and maintain required inventory records.

Evaluate each pupil's musical growth and performance, assessing each individual's contribution to the performance of the group. Prepare progress reports. Plan, rehearse and direct pupils

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Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

• Credential: Music • CLAD • Education: Bachelor's degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements • Valid California Driver's License Please Include: • Completed online application • Resume • Cover Letter • Three (3) letters of recommendation (within the last 3 years) • Copy of credential •Verification of NCLB status or copy of CSET scores

Hello Prospective Candidate, Welcome to PSD! Please read our Equity Policy for a deeper understanding of the Pacifica School District's beliefs:

The Governing Board believes that the diversity that exists among the district's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the district's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgement that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes. In order to eradicate institutional bias of any kind, including implicit or unintentional biases and prejudices that affect student achievement, and to eliminate disparities in educational outcomes for students from historically underserved and underrepresented populations, the district shall proactively identify class and cultural biases as well as practices, policies, and institutional barriers that negatively influence student learning, perpetuate achievement gaps, and impede equal access to opportunities for all students.

The Board shall make decisions with a deliberate awareness of impediments to learning faced by students of color, LGBTQ students and/or diverse cultural, linguistic, or socio-economic backgrounds. To ensure that equity is the intentional result of district decisions, the Board shall consider whether its decisions address the needs of students from racial, ethnic, and indigent communities and remedy the inequities that such communities experienced in the context of a history of exclusion, discrimination, and segregation. Board decisions shall not rely on biased or stereotypical assumptions about any particular group of students. (Board Policy 0415: Equity

• Original Adopted Date: 08/05/2020)

• Credential: Music • CLAD • Education: Bachelor's degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements • Valid California Driver's License Please Include: • Completed online application • Resume • Cover Letter • Three (3) letters of recommendation (within the last 3 years) • Copy of credential •Verification of NCLB status or copy of CSET scores

Hello Prospective Candidate, Welcome to PSD! Please read our Equity Policy for a deeper understanding of the Pacifica School District's beliefs:

The Governing Board believes that the diversity that exists among the district's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the district's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgement that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes. In order to eradicate institutional bias of any kind, including implicit or unintentional biases and prejudices that affect student achievement, and to eliminate disparities in educational outcomes for students from historically underserved and underrepresented populations, the district shall proactively identify class and cultural biases as well as practices, policies, and institutional barriers that negatively influence student learning, perpetuate achievement gaps, and impede equal access to opportunities for all students.

The Board shall make decisions with a deliberate awareness of impediments to learning faced by students of color, LGBTQ students and/or diverse cultural, linguistic, or socio-economic backgrounds. To ensure that equity is the intentional result of district decisions, the Board shall consider whether its decisions address the needs of students from racial, ethnic, and indigent communities and remedy the inequities that such communities experienced in the context of a history of exclusion, discrimination, and segregation. Board decisions shall not rely on biased or stereotypical assumptions about any particular group of students. (Board Policy 0415: Equity

• Original Adopted Date: 08/05/2020)

Comments and Other Information

WELCOME TO THE PACIFICA SCHOOL DISTRICT!!! We are HIRING! Apply NOW!

Help us make a difference... JOIN US Yes, we want YOU to apply and join our team in making a difference for our students and community. Apply on EdJoin or contact our Director of Human Resources or our Human Resources Specialist in answering any of your questions. For more information, check out the Pacifica School District Website and follow us on our Instagram Page.

WHY WORK FOR US? *There are many reasons to work for the Pacifica School District. Here are a few reasons: *Amazing dedicated community of PSD students, families, staff, and volunteers *Gorgeous coastal community with lovely beaches, great surfing & hiking, best sunsets *Tiered instructional and intervention approach to support all student strengths and needs *Incredible mental health and behavior support throughout the school district with school counselors at every school and behaviorist support as needed *Small school district of six great schools OUR MISSION STATEMENT Pacifica School District, the community it serves, and the children they cherish, together prepare each child to meet the challenges of the future by providing an equitable, rigorous academic program which nurtures curiosity and inspires joy, confidence, and achievement in learning. OUR LOCAL CONTROL ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) The LCAP has three goals.

Goal One addresses the conditions of learning which includes having a quality staff, instructional materials and safe school sites. Goal Two addresses student academic outcomes which includes impactful instruction and support that are informed by student assessment data. Goal Three addresses both social emotional health of our students and staff, and meaningful participation of our families which includes assessment and engagement with social emotional learning; supports for students, families and staff; promoting supportive school climate and providing for meaningful family input and participation.

Within all three of these goals, the actions follow within a three step plan. First, knowing our students and the impact the pandemic has had on them and their families. Second, expand instructional and social emotional support for our students.

Third, understanding our impact on student success for all students. PSD continues to focus their efforts to consistently reduce the achievement and opportunity gap of the significant student groups (Referenced

• CA School Dashboard, Fall 2020): Ethnic Student Groups

• Black or African American (28), American Indian (7), Asian (249), Filipino (267), Hispanic or Latino (812), Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (15), Two or more races (474), White (1258). Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Students (601, 19.3%), English Learners (ELs) (278, 8.9%), Students with Disabilities (288, 9.3%) Foster Youth (4, 0.1%) Homeless (15, 0.5%) NOTE: Candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. Pacifica School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Comments and Other Information

WELCOME TO THE PACIFICA SCHOOL DISTRICT!!! We are HIRING! Apply NOW!

Help us make a difference... JOIN US Yes, we want YOU to apply and join our team in making a difference for our students and community. Apply on EdJoin or contact our Director of Human Resources or our Human Resources Specialist in answering any of your questions. For more information, check out the Pacifica School District Website and follow us on our Instagram Page.

WHY WORK FOR US? *There are many reasons to work for the Pacifica School District. Here are a few reasons: *Amazing dedicated community of PSD students, families, staff, and volunteers *Gorgeous coastal community with lovely beaches, great surfing & hiking, best sunsets *Tiered instructional and intervention approach to support all student strengths and needs *Incredible mental health and behavior support throughout the school district with school counselors at every school and behaviorist support as needed *Small school district of six great schools OUR MISSION STATEMENT Pacifica School District, the community it serves, and the children they cherish, together prepare each child to meet the challenges of the future by providing an equitable, rigorous academic program which nurtures curiosity and inspires joy, confidence, and achievement in learning. OUR LOCAL CONTROL ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) The LCAP has three goals.

Goal One addresses the conditions of learning which includes having a quality staff, instructional materials and safe school sites. Goal Two addresses student academic outcomes which includes impactful instruction and support that are informed by student assessment data. Goal Three addresses both social emotional health of our students and staff, and meaningful participation of our families which includes assessment and engagement with social emotional learning; supports for students, families and staff; promoting supportive school climate and providing for meaningful family input and participation.

Within all three of these goals, the actions follow within a three step plan. First, knowing our students and the impact the pandemic has had on them and their families. Second, expand instructional and social emotional support for our students.

Third, understanding our impact on student success for all students. PSD continues to focus their efforts to consistently reduce the achievement and opportunity gap of the significant student groups (Referenced

• CA School Dashboard, Fall 2020): Ethnic Student Groups

• Black or African American (28), American Indian (7), Asian (249), Filipino (267), Hispanic or Latino (812), Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (15), Two or more races (474), White (1258). Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Students (601, 19.3%), English Learners (ELs) (278, 8.9%), Students with Disabilities (288, 9.3%) Foster Youth (4, 0.1%) Homeless (15, 0.5%) NOTE: Candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. Pacifica School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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