Elementary Band Teacher

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Successful experience is preferred teaching students with a wide range of abilities, interests and needs. Proficiency preferred on beginner band instruments (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone Horn). Positive, energetic, and flexible approach to a process-based and inclusive style of instruction/rehearsal. Demonstrated proficient-to-advanced skill in the use of Internet, G-Mail and the Google Suite.

Qualifications:

• Successful experience is preferred teaching students with a wide range of abilities, interests and needs.
• Proficiency preferred on beginner band instruments (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone Horn).
• Positive, energetic, and flexible approach to a process-based and inclusive style of instruction/rehearsal.
• Demonstrated proficient-to-advanced skill in the use of Internet, G-Mail and the Google Suite.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct students in a rehearsal setting once/twice per week before or after school.
• Implement a variety of teaching techniques to ensure student achievement and engagement.
• Develop and implement FPS Music curriculum objectives based on the FPS Music curriculum and state frameworks.
• Maintain all attendance and grade records.
• Program, organize and conduct school concert(s), parade(s) and other community events in and outside the regular school schedule throughout the year.
• Use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, materials, and music technology that reflects an understanding of instrumental and general music content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, diverse learning styles, assessment strategies and culturally responsive teaching.
• Increase student achievement by conducting ongoing student formative and summative assessments and adjust teaching accordingly.
• Increase student retention by providing leadership and responsibility in the development and building of a sequential instrumental program in conjunction with the Fine Arts Department Head.
• Accept supervision and guidance from the Fine Arts Department Head and Principal.

SALARY: In accordance with FEA contract.

APPLICATION: Please apply until filled to: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us

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