Helix SD-K-12 Music and Band Teacher

This position is in a small, rural, K-12 school district. The average class size in the Helix School District is 12-15 students. • Minimum Bachelor's Degree and current valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate grade level / subject area endorsement • Ability to maintain and utilize data for instructional decisions and programming • Ability to be a team leader and develop and maintain a structured environment • Ability to maintain strength of knowledge and practice in instructional skills and strategies • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of subject matter, to seek professional growth, improve classroom instruction, and to qualify for license renewal by following both state and district regulations • Ability to demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for students • Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, teachers and community members • Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information • Ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds • Ability to work effectively in an environment which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing • Ability to identify and support challenging behaviors through positive behavior supports • Perform physical requirements necessary for the job (which may include): Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned): • Plans and implements a program of study following state and District goals/curriculum that as much as possible meets the individual needs and development of students • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all instructional units, projects and lessons to communicate these goals and objectives to students • Develops and maintains a classroom environment conductive to learning with the resources provided by the District • Establishes and clarifies acceptable standards for student behavior and demonstrates effective classroom management skills • Diagnoses the needs and abilities of assigned students and prescribes appropriate learning activities for each student • Evaluates each student's growth periodically and develops instructional plans for the future • Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and attendance • Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior • Maintains accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations • Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and maintains such records as required by law and District policy • Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues • Serves as a role model to students in the areas of appearance, actions, behaviors and interpersonal interactions with peers • Provides academic modifications for special needs students • Cooperates with other members of staff in planning District curriculum and instructional methods, goals and objectives • Takes reasonable precautions to provide for health and safety of the students and to protect equipment, materials and facilities • Satisfactorily performs teaching responsibilities and continually evaluates and reappraises professional performance using District guidelines. Blood borne Pathogens Training/Hepatitis B Shot Series Training, if required 5.