Music Teacher

KITTITAS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Description

Job Title:

Elementary .5 /.5 Secondary Music Teacher

Direct Supervisor

Building Principals

POSITION: Elementary .5 /.5 Secondary Music Teacher

LOCATION: Elementary / Secondary School

HOURS: 7 hours/day, 180 days/year

Representation: Kittitas Education Association

Salary: KEA Salary Schedule

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement

Position Description: Plan, prepare and deliver a quality instructional program based upon state standards, district curriculum, and effective instruction to students with diverse learning needs. Must be willing and able to provide universal design for learning (UDL) concepts. Must be willing to work as a contributing member of a professional learning community.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Current Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Elementary classroom experience
  
  

Required Skills, Knowledge And Or Abilities

Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices.
• Knowledge of and skills in using various formative and summative assessments.
• Ability to effectively address a wide range of academic and social needs including at-risk, cultural diversity, English language learners, and special education students.
• Skills in effective planning and implementation of lessons based upon state standards, district curriculum and student needs.
• Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Knowledge and understanding of elementary school philosophy.
• Ability to effectively meet developmental needs of elementary school students.
• Ability to interact and collaborate positively and effectively with parents, students, staff and administrators.
• Skills in and ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record keeping.
• Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and commitment to strengthen job-related competencies.
• Familiarity of instructional frameworks (i.e. Danielson, Marzano, etc.).
  
  

Physical Demands

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following conditions:

• Significant: (i.e., sitting, talking, hearing, walking, vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception, ability to adjust focus, grasping, handling paperwork, repetitive motion, use of personal computer, looking at a computer monitor, lifting up to 10 pounds)
• Frequent: (i.e., standing, bending, carrying; use of phone; use of copy machine)
• Occasional: (i.e., driving, lifting over 10 pounds up to 45 pounds, reaching above the shoulder, use of fax machine)
  
  

Significant - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of time (5.5 hrs/day)

Frequent - Occupation requires this activity from 33% to 66% of time (2.5 to 5.5 hrs/day)

Occasional - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of time (0 to 2.5 hrs/day)

Application Process

Submit district certificated application, cover letter, resume, copy of certificate, unofficial transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation to the superintendent’s office at Kittitas School District, 601 N Pierce St. P.O. Box 599, Kittitas, WA 98934. Open until filled. Certificated application forms can be downloaded at www.ksd403.org.

Kittitas School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Tim LaGrange, Superintendent, 509-955-3120, tim_lagrange@ksd403.org ; Title IX Coordinator: Jenny La Frenier,509-955-3120, jenny_lafrenier@ksd403.org Section 504/ADA Coordinator: , State and Federal Programs Director, 509-955-3120,. 601 N Pierce St. PO Box 599 Kittitas, WA 98934