Band Director/Music Teacher-6-12-Anticipated Vacancy Pending BOE Approval of Resignation

**QUALIFICATIONS:** Holds appropriate certification in assigned field

**RESPONSIBLE TO:** Principal

**EMPLOYMENT TERM:**  210 days

**SALARY:**  state scale plus band director supplement
**Salary based on experience and education level per SCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.**

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:**

* Be responsible for planning and implementing Summers County Schools' standards-based curriculum based on applicable state standards.
* Set high classroom standards of academic achievement and behavior.
* Implement adopted and supplemental academic programs in alignment with state standards.
* Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
* Strives to implement by instruction and action the school and district philosophy and goals of education and instruction.
* Be accountable for individual student achievement.
* Implement technology skills.
* Be responsible for implementing applicable accommodations and modifications documented with students' Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, SAT, medical accommodations or other relevant documentation.
* Responsible for planning and implementing a collaborative model with special education students and teachers.
* May be responsible for planning & implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs and field trips.
* Responsible for planning and implementing teaching methods that addresses learners at all levels and with unique needs.
* Maintain confidentiality as stated by county, state, and federal law.
* Maintain accurate records as required by county, state, and federal law.
* Strong working/communication skills and availability with students, parents and peers.
* Willing to implement any other programs designated by principal for school improvement.
* Includes supervisory and/or other job related duties as assigned by principal or superintendent. Maintain and upgrade his/her professional skills.
* Attends faculty meetings.
* Provides for his/her own professional growth through a variety of methods including but not limited to, reading, coursework, seminars, and conferences.
* Maintain professional work habits.
* Supervise students at all times.
* Supervise and administer all SCCHS Band Program activities.
* All other duties as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, or designee.

**TEACHER PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:**

The expectations for teacher performance are based upon the West Virginia Professional Teaching Standards. The seven standards by which teacher performance is measured are as follows:

STANDARD 1: CURRICULUM AND PLANNING

* The teacher demonstrates a deep and extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
* The teacher designs standards-driven instruction using state-approved curricula.
* The teacher uses a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.

STANDARD 2: THE LEARNER AND THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

* 2.1 The teacher understands and responds to the unique characteristics of learners.
* 2.2 The teacher establishes and maintains a safe and appropriate learning environment.
* 2.3 The teacher establishes and maintains a learner-centered culture.

STANDARD 3: TEACHING

* 3.1 The teacher utilizes a variety of research-based instructional strategies.
* 3.2 The teacher motivates and engages students in learning, problem solving and collaboration.
* 3.3 The teacher adjusts instruction based on a variety of assessments and student responses.

STANDARD 4: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SELF-RENEWAL

* 4.1 The teacher engages in professional development for self-renewal that guides continuous
* examination and improvement of professional practice.
* 4.2 The teacher actively engages in collaborative learning opportunities for self-renewal with colleagues.

STANDARD 5: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

* 5.1 The teacher participates in school-wide collaborative efforts to support the success of all students.
* 5.2 The teacher works with parents, guardians, families and community entities to support student
* learning and well-being.
* 5.3 The teacher promotes practices and policies that improve school environment and student learning.

STANDARD 6: STUDENT LEARNING

* 6.1 The work of the teacher results in measurable progress of student learning and state-approved
* curricula.

STANDARD 7: PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

* 7.1 The teacher demonstrates professional conduct as defined in law, policy and procedure at the state,
* district and school level.
* Policy and Procedure
* Attendance
* Schedule
* Respect