Professor - Music teaches courses in the discipline area of music. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - Music provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - Music typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Preferred Qualifications
The job of Music Teacher is done for the purpose/s of developing students’ music appreciation and skills by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans and instructional techniques; addressing the specific educational needs of students; modeling the necessary
skills to perform assignments; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
This job reports to Principal.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; applying assessment instruments; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating equipment used in education; and using pertinent software applications.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: age appropriate activities; assertive discipline techniques; best practice teaching principles/techniques; concepts of grammar and punctuation; equipment and materials utilized for classroom instruction; federal, state and local policies, procedures and practices; health standards and hazards; principles of directing and motivating students; safety practices and procedures; and stages of child development
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and utilize equipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based
on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working
with detailed information/data; working with frequent interruptions; applying effective principles of teaching to direct and motivate students; creating an environment conducive to learning; supervising assigned teacher assistants and volunteers and managing classroom behavior.
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