Job Description
Plans and implements an instructional program in Music and provides related educational services. Manages student behavior, assesses, and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities as required. Carries out a variety of student monitoring and support activities. Serves as general Music education teacher. Essential Functions Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes. Plans and implements appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level or materials. Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning. Develops, adapts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students within the City Schools curriculum framework. Assumes direct responsibility for the development of appropriate behavior of students within the school setting by establishing and maintaining effective discipline and management procedures. Manages the behavior of learners in instructional settings to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process and assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site. Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with others professional staff, both school and non-school-based, as required to maximize learning opportunities. Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes. Ensures continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of a student(s) progress. Continually communicates with students on instructional expectations and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations. Manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement. Ensures classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students. Supports or participates in school-wide student activities and social events. Monitors student behavior in non-instructional areas as assigned or required and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to administrator as appropriate. Collaborates with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out school wide instructional or related activities. May sponsor or coordinate extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests. Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards. Desired Qualifications Required: Valid educator license in Music OR eligible for a conditional license in Music (Music major OR at least 24 college credits in Music courses with a C or better and a GPA of 2.5 or better OR a Bachelor's degree in any area with an overall GPA of 2.5 and 3 year's experience in a job related field.) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution. Knowledge of federal laws protecting the educational services for students with disabilities Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills Ability to select instructional planning, management, and evaluation procedures that relate to student needs and the demands of the instructional environment Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned Ability to move about the room to check student work and monitor behavior Preferred: Knowledge of school's program of studies related to assignments and mission, goals, and organization is preferred Bachelor's degree in Music or Music education Full Time Additional Information About BIA West: Baltimore International Academy West (BIA West), a K-8 public charter school in Southwest Baltimore City, is looking for a ful