Job Title: Teacher-Music (Band & Vocal) Classification: Certificated
Reports to: Site Administrator
Dept./School: Elementary or Junior/Senior High
Range: Salary Schedule Placement
Date Approved: June 26, 2012
Job Responsibility
Under supervision of the site administrator, the teacher is responsible for providing a sound educational program utilizing the most effective instructional and motivational techniques to carry out the District’s mission statement and all conditions prescribed in the approved curriculum of the school. Teachers are expected to aspire to excellence in all areas specified by the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. The teacher maintains a safe, caring, student-centered environment that promotes high academic and ethical standards and performs other duties directly related to this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
(May include, but are not limited to the following)
Subject Area:
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Teaches skills in instrumental music (band, instrumental ensemble) and in music appreciation, harmony and explorations in music.
 Instructs students in citizenship, communication skills and other general elements of the course study specified in state law and administration regulations and procedures of the school.
 Plans a balanced and organize daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
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Encourages pupils to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible.
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Provides individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects are being worked on simultaneously.
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Makes minor adjustments and request repairs to instruments as required.
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Maintains surveillance over school-owned music, musical instruments and equipment in order to prevent loss or abuse.
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Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment during individual practice, group rehearsals and musical performances.
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Selects and requisitions music, books and instructional aids to enhance learning.
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Participates in evaluation of materials, equipment and textbooks for suitability. Creates an effective environment for learning.
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Evaluates each pupil’s musical growth and performance, assessing each individual’s contribution to the performance of the group.
 Plans, rehearses and directs pupils in musical performances for school and community.
 Requisitions books, music, musical instruments, instructional aids and instructional supplies, and maintain required inventory records.
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Insures a comfortable, orderly and attractive room environment through control of heat, light and room arrangement.
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Performs basic attendance required for records.

Relationships
 Creates and maintains an active, responsive climate for learning, through positive teacherstudent rapport and helps students to develop a positive self-image.
 Establishes good relationships through participation in faculty committees and meetings.
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Assists pupils in the selection and development of individual projects.
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Cooperates with school administration in providing musical programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies and civic functions.
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Communicates with parents through a variety of means.
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Holds parent conferences to discuss individual student’s progress and interpret school programs.
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Responsible for presenting a positive teacher image to the community.
Professional Attitude, Responsibility and Participation
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Participates on a regular basis in in-services at both school and District level to maintain professional competence.
 Interested in and participates with professional organizations.
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Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs relating to students within the school and/or District level.
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Analyzes the class level of musical competence and select music which offers some successes and many challenges in performances.
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Adheres to the schedules, policies and procedures established by the Calistoga Joint Unified
School District.
Required Education, Experience and Authorization
Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 3 years of full-time, successful teaching experience.
Incumbent must possess a valid California teaching credential with authorization for instruction in the assigned subject area.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Required to sit.
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Use hands, fingers to handle and/or feel.
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Talk and listen.
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Required to stand, bend, walk and reach with hands and arms.
 Regularly required to use a personal computer.
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Employee must be able to hear and attend to face-to-face and telephone conversations in occasionally noisy environments.
 The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will encounter outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.