Violin Or Guitar Music Teacher- Northshore/Humble

Job Summary: Design, plan, and implement effective string instrument lessons while teaching students the fundamentals and advanced concepts of large instrumental ensembles typical of classical music, which combines instruments such as Violin, and other string musical instruments from different families based on the state curriculum for students under the teacher’s supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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Create a classroom that provides a welcoming, nurturing, and stimulating environment appropriate to the intellectual and emotional development of students.

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Develop and implement lesson plans that follow the curriculum and teach the TEKS.

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Design, plan, and implement Violin or Guitar lessons while teaching songs, cadences, and other types of techniques used for playing musical instruments.

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Teach students music theory so that they are able to proficiently read music at a difficulty level that is consistent with the years of instruction they have received.

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Teach students music appreciation by exposing them to music from a variety of genres and artists.

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Expose students to the rich history behind music by teaching them about the lives of famous musicians from different eras, cultures, and different music genres.

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Teach students to identify the various types of music associated with the different eras in our society.

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Teach students the proper method for handling and caring for their instruments.

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Design lessons that integrate traditional core subjects with music.

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Help students understand the relationship between music and the core subjects of math, reading, and social studies.

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On an ongoing basis, design and implement effective assessments, based on objective measures to determine student progress and proficiency in music.

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Facilitate the development of individual student portfolios that showcase their work. Portfolios may be in the form of students playing various pieces to demonstrate their progression.

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Collaborate with classroom teachers to deliver integrated lessons.

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Research, identify, and create both in and out-of-school opportunities for students to apply classroom theory in authentic, real-world settings.

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Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

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Communicate frequently with students and their parents which may include home visits.

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Communicate with the Superintendent, Principal, and Manager regarding students, parents, lesson plans, curriculum, needed materials, extracurricular activities, field experiences, and any other concerns.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year, accredited university.

Certification: NCLB, Highly qualified valid Texas Teaching Certificate as required by teaching assignment or acceptance to approved Alternative Certification Program and results of TEXes exam.

Work Experience:

Previous experience working with elementary-age students is preferred.

Documented performance resume that includes at least 3 years of experience as a professional musician

Formal training in music theory

Formal training in the application of principles of music

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and ability to lead discussions
• Ability to convey and interpret information to students.
• Ability to keep accurate files and records.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, with possible occurrences of extremely heightened stress.
• Knowledge of state and federal education laws and regulations.
• Ability to implement Texas Education Agency (TEA) education policies and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Ability to review and implement agency policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals involved in the education of TRS students.

Equipment Used: Microsoft Office, Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier). General Knowledge of accounting procedures, district policies, and school law.

Working/Environmental Conditions/Mental Demands/Physical Demands: Microsoft Office, Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier). General Knowledge of accounting procedures, district policies, and school law.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by The Rhodes School.

The Rhodes School is an equal-opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events.