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Instrumental Music– Orchestra– 1.0 FTE JobID: 11230

• Position Type:

  Early Childhood/Elementary School Teaching/ Music - Instrumental

• Date Posted:

  6/26/2024

• Location:

  Various Buildings

• Date Available:

  AUGUST 2024

    

  The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

  Duties & Responsibilities:(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Responsible for weekly orchestra lessons and rehearsal for all assigned students in grade 4 and 5

• Ensure each ensemble member have at least one performance opportunity per year, may combine grades and schools as necessary.

• Provide an enjoyable and fun experience in orchestra while following the District's prescribed curriculum.

• Promote the orchestra program to parents and the community.

• Share and effectively work as a member of a team, planning lessons together, monitoring progress and making modifications that meet the specific needs of all students.

• Support the content subject areas through the orchestra curriculum.

• Facilitate the implementation and actualization of the Teaching and Learning Plan.

• Attend weekly CTT meetings with content team members to review curriculum, plan for instruction and monitor student achievement data

• Use both formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and set academic goals for improvement and acceleration

• Complete MTSS plans for any students needing Tier II or Tier III learning/behavior interventions

• Establish and maintain high standards of pupil behavior to achieve a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom

• Possible lunchroom/recess duty.

• Participate in District and building-wide staff development activities and complete all assignments associated with the areas of study

• Organize your classroom to create a neat and appropriate climate for learning

• Incorporate the Olweus Anti-bullying, & PBIS, strategies into your classroom.

• Communicate with and involve families as needed to support student achievement

• Provide on-going instruction and practice for students in building-wide procedures

• Assist with all other duties as assigned by the principal.

• Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.

• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.

• Successful candidate must be willing to support the rigorous Teaching and Learning Plan

• Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.

• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.

• Endorsements Required: [144]

  Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV ?Yes ? No)(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.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.

• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.

• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.

• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

  Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Noise level is quiet to loud.

• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.

• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.

• Substance-free environment.

• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.

• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

  Special Qualification Desired:(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential

• Knowledge of best practices in instruction across content areas

• Must value diversity of students and reflect this in teaching and disciplinary strategies, which emphasize high expectations for student performance

• Knowledge and strategies for working with students with ADD/ADHD

  For the 24-25 and 26-27 school years, teachers will qualify for differentiated compensation at Jefferson, Madison, Smart, and Williams. Teaching Experience 1.0 FTE Amount Less than 1.0 FTE0-5 years $2,000 $1,0006-10 years $3,000 $1,50011+ years $4,000 $2,000