Guitar Teacher - 0.5Fte Atrisco Heritage/0.5Fte G.i. Sanchez (2023-24Sy)

JOB STATUS:

OPEN

POSTING NUMBER:

00056939

SCHOOL YEAR:

2023-2024

CALENDAR:

Traditional

POSTING NUMBER:

00056939

LOCATION:

576:ATRISCO HERITAGE ACAD

POSITION TITLE:

GUITAR TEACHER - 0.5FTE ATRISCO HERITAGE/0.5FTE G.I. SANCHEZ (2023-24SY)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Teaches by creating a flexible program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; by encouraging students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to obtain a good foundation for continuous growth and development; by providing students with experiences which integrate the affective, cognitive and psychomotor dimensions of learning; by establishing effective rapport with students and their parents; by assisting students in developing positive feelings toward themselves and others.

NOTE: All music applicants must be willing to teach all categories as assignments can be mixed disciplines and grades: 6 - 12, band, choir, orchestra, guitar, piano, and/or mariachi.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and assists in its maintenance campus wide.
• Provides directions and materials for substitute teachers. Plans for and supervises classroom aides, guests and volunteers.
• Cooperates in the development and implementation of the district program of instruction.
• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and complies with State Department of Education Standards and the APS Board of Education goals and objectives.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Cooperates with staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, attitude, learning and behavioral problems.
• Prescribes effective learning programs and initiates referrals to appropriate personnel when concerns arise.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Evaluates the learning progress of students on a regular basis.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Establishes and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students' academic, social and behavioral progress.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, assignments, units and projects in harmony with curriculum goals and communicates the objectives to students.
• Selects and requests appropriate books and instructional materials and maintains required inventory records.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

The minimum expectations for this job are as follows:

• Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial procedures, and legal requirements.
• Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staff.
• Flexibility, organization, decision making and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.

REQUIREMENTS:

The minimum requirements for this job are as follows:

• Bachelors degree.
• Current New Mexico teaching certificate endorsed in the area to be taught.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Contact: Irene Cisneros at / [email protected]

APPLY TO:

ADDITIONAL INFO:

SALARY:

Schedule A

DAYS:

188

HOURS:

START DATE:

July 31, 2023