Position Areas
Music
Description
Title: Teacher - Music (General) |
Work Unit: EJ Martinez Elementary School |
Reports To: Principal/Music Coordinator |
Contract Length: 9 month |
Pay Schedule: Teacher |
Overtime Status: Exempt |
Hours: 3.5 hours/day |
Union Status: NEA |
Licensure: NMPED Pre K-12 Specialty Area with Performing Arts endorsement |
All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements established by Federal or State Rules and Regulations.
General Function:
Under general supervision, the teacher teaches the approved SFPS curriculum to students of all abilities, thereby promoting musical growth and providing appropriate musical activities. The teacher also provides instruction in instrumental pedagogy, musical concepts, theory, history, and performance etiquette.
Education/Training/Experience
(Basic minimum requirements are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the District.)
A Minimum Bachelor’s degree in music education, or equivalent, with emphasis on instrumental music is required. NM state certification with music endorsement is required.
Preferred: At least one year’s previous teaching experience.
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of instrument pedagogy and appropriate literature. Knowledge of effective rehearsal techniques and classroom management. Knowledge of administrative duties associated with the band program. Ability to differentiate instruction.
Essential Job Functions
All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, and facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the organization's needs. Current essential functions include the following:
- Participate in state, regional, and district-sponsored festivals and competitive/performance events.
- Site-based and public performances are assumed responsibilities.
- Promotes an environment/climate conducive to productive performance in music education.
- Communicates effectively with the school principal as well as the music coordinator.
- Attends monthly music district meetings set by the music coordinator.
- Meets and instructs students (s) in assigned locations and designated times.
- Instructs and plans for the band program at the site(s) assigned during the nine-month contract.
- Ensures the adequate supervision of students.
- Establishes and maintains rapport with students.
- Motivates students to achieve maximum potential.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Works collaboratively with staff, families, and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population.
- Complies with and supports school regulations and policies.
- Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
- Recruit and retain students for participation in the band program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
At 0.5 FTE. Based on education, experience, and level of NM Teaching License.
Level 1 License: $55,000+
Level 2 License: $65,000+
Level 3 License: $75,000+
Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to):
Musical instruments (Wind and Percussion); stereo equipment; music technology; printed and sheet music. Appropriately equipped music facility. Collaborations with colleagues, parents, community resources, and professional organizations.
Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
Lifting of heavy musical equipment, not limited to portable acoustic shells, choir risers, music stands, sound systems, chairs, etc. Duties performed typically in school settings include band room, classrooms, gym, auditorium, and recreational areas, both at home and away events. Frequent walking, standing, lifting, up to approx. 40lbs, and occasional lifting of equipment such as band equipment weighing up to approx. 50 lbs may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips and various performances may be necessary. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas utilizing the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Regular instruction to special needs students may be necessary. Regular contact with students to provide a positive learning environment is required. Contact with administrators, staff members, parents, and community members is required. Frequent contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary. Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required.
Environmental Conditions:
Duties performed typically in school settings include band rooms, classrooms, gyms, auditoriums, and recreational areas, both at home and away events. High school directors expected to teach marching band will be subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, noise, and hazards.
Personal Accountability:
- Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality
- Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness
- Begins and completes work within the allotted time
- Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment
- Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment, including its capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/special application
- Protects the District’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment
- Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury
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