High School Band & Music Teacher (URGENT HIRING)

URGENTLY HIRING FOR 2023-2024 School Year

HIGH SCHOOL BAND & MUSIC TEACHER - Grades 9 to 12

Terms of Employment: Minimum 12-week Assignment

Reports to: Building Dean

Compensation: Pays up to $50 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware License and Certification in required areas in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531
• Successful completion of Praxis II exams
• Additional qualifications and/or alternatives as deemed necessary by the Board of Education and Administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively teach Band to High School Students.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students while covering the Delaware Standards for the appropriate grade level.
• Creates a safe and engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
• Prepares for class assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages all students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Assesses the accomplishments of all students on a regular basis and provides reports as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress when necessary.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of all students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Retains and prepares select student work for year-end art show in collaboration with other school art teachers.
• Saves, maintains, and displays student work throughout the building every marking period.
• Works cooperatively with all staff and parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Grade levels: High school, Grades 9 to 12

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Focused Staffing Group does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws.