Music Teacher (24-25 SY)
San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District
- Bowie, TX
- $53,500 per year
- Training
- Full-time
- Use strategies and activities which result in:
- increased student performance in content area and on standardized assessments specific to the subject taught
- increased student success in meeting campus performance objectives addressing each of the Academic Excellence Indicators
- Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required and meet the needs of students.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
- Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.
- Communicate and promote expectations for high level performance from students and recognize excellence in achievement.
- Develop instructional activities, which incorporate appropriate student learning styles to meet student needs.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established by Individual Education Plans.
- Attend ARD meetings and be prepared to discuss students' strengths, weaknesses, and abilities.
- Communicate and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community in a positive manner.
- Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
- Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, and/or volunteers.
- Use technologies in the teaching/learning process as available and appropriate.
- Utilize technology to present content to the class.
- Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
- Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing and provide progress and interim reports as needed and required.
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
- Present for students a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district.
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and the IEP through the implementation of a proactive and positive classroom management plan.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials as requested.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
- Schedule and conduct parent conferences with parents of students who are struggling or failing.
- Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Participate in campus and district staff development program.
- Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced courses at institutes of higher learning.
- Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
- Keeps informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and identify chronic attendance problems.
- Follow district and campus policy in assignment of meaningful homework, which supports curriculum goals and objectives.
- Follow district and/or campus grading policy in the assignment of grades.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings, department meetings, and committee meetings as required.
- Report to work at the designated site on a regular daily basis according to the established work schedule.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Principal and/or Assistant Principal.