Summary

Tipton school district is seeking a vocal music instructor for students grades K-12. 

Teachers are responsible for providing direct instruction to students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning. While this position serves the entire district, we are cognizant of the teacher’s need for planning time and reasonable expectations concerning scheduling. Currently, we have a Chamber Choir at the 9-12 level, 

a Junior High Choir for grades 7-8, and 6th-grade music. Music Appreciation is also a course offered to middle school students. We offer elementary music K-5, Elementary Show Choir. We are open to discussing the applicant’s vision for our vocal music program and beneficial changes or restructuring. Further, this position gives the teacher the opportunity to develop kids' vocal talents over longer grade spans. Relationships can be long-term and meaningful. 

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual who holds this position is required to:

Provide instruction to students

Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan

Create lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction

Participate in building, grade level, and subject area committees

Participate in professional development activities

Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades, and discipline

Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner

Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns

Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team, or other student assistance teams as requested

Implement special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs, and individual health plans

Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, and harassment as directed by Board policy

Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher

Subject area teachers may have additional duties and responsibilities

Prepare students for performances with MSHSAA and local performances

 

Supervisory Duties

Supervise students at all times

 

Qualifications

Education

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate: Vocal Music

 

Skills and Abilities

Language

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms, and governmental regulations and guidance 

Complete forms, write reports, and engage in written correspondence with parents

Present information effectively and respond to questions

Write clear and complete lesson plans

 

Computation

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference

Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

 

Reasoning

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Solve a variety of problems in many different situations

Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting the subject matter to students

 

Other Skills and Abilities

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Identify needs and abilities of individual students and adapt instructional methods accordingly

Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents

Perform multiple tasks simultaneously

 

Technology

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use

Use district software for recording grades and finding student information

Utilize smart boards, projectors, and other instructional technology provided by the district

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Physical Demands

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously

Move around the classroom

Read handwritten or printed material

 

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.  Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.