Position Type:
Teachers/Music/Elementary
Date Posted:
2/23/2024
Location:
Earl Hanson Elementary School
Date Available:
08/01/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Music Teacher / Earl Hanson (1.0 FTE)
Must possess Illinois Educator License
RIEA Teacher Salary Scale
Excellent Benefit Package
Egan Colbrese
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources,
Rock Island-Milan School District
JOB DESCRIPTION
Elementary School Teacher K-6 (Music)
POSITION INFORMATION:
Elementary School Teacher-K-6 (Music)
Teaching & Learning (Certified Staff)
Rock Island-Milan School District #41
FLSA: EXEMPT or NON-EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: TITLE of POSITION SUPERVISOR
Rock Island-Illinois Education Association (RI-IEA) Bargaining Agent/Agreement
POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: Essential Duties and Requirement Details
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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the school principal, A general music teacher is responsible for teaching music education to students in grades K-6. The music teacher helps students grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through various planned music experiences, including singing, moving to music, playing instruments, and listening. Responsible for instructional planning, including, but not limited to providing written lesson plans and preparation in accordance with the objectives of the instructional program in accordance with the RIMSD41 guidelines
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Provides music instruction to students to students in K-6 using a curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Works with school and district staff to showcase students' musical abilities and knowledge gained throughout the year
Effect the courses of study and maintain adequate standards of achievement in their classes
Observe their pupils for physical defects and evidence of communicable diseases. Any evidence shall be reported immediately to the principal
Practice such discipline as a responsible parent would exercise. Acts of restraint to prevent injury to teachers or pupils shall NOT be considered corporal punishment
Be responsible for non-classroom supervision of pupils. This responsibility includes the supervision of:
Student conduct in any school building area during regular school hours.
Students during assembly or similar large groups of students during the regular school day, excluding the teacher’s regularly scheduled preparation period.
Make recommendations for retention/promotion in accordance with Board Policy.
Leave complete lesson plans for the following day in their classroom before leaving school each day. All teachers shall provide their principal lesson plans for a week in advance when requested
Prepare and keep up-to-date seating charts for each class.
Keep the necessary forms for the economical and expeditious handling and recording of all books, supplies, and equipment
Notify the administration as early as possible, following established procedures, when unable to conduct classes
Be willing to accept extra assignments before and after school and cooperate with all school personnel to advance the education of the children in this School District.
Make all regular reports requested by administrative officials.
Follows all expectations required of teachers according to the RIEA Contract Agreement and RIMSD Board Policies
Required Education:
Successful completion of all student teaching requirements as well as all coursework required to obtain the appropriate teaching certificate(s) issued by the State of Illinois Board of Education.
Certifications Licenses:
Teachers must possess at least one of the following valid teaching licenses issued by the Illinois State Board of Education: a Professional Educator License (PEL), an Educator License with Stipulations (ELS), or a Substitute License.
Required Experience/Qualifications:
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and/or subject is a plus.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Knowledge of subject matter consistent with state certification requirements, knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of teaching, and knowledge of classroom and behavior management techniques.
Preferred Qualifications:
Same as above
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Sitting & standing most of the day. Lifting no more than 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. May travel from school -to school location.
Work Environment:
Classroom.