Music Teacher/Band Director

**Title:             Music/Band Teacher  ~ Anticipated Opening**
 
**Qualifications:** Holds, or is eligible for, a New Jersey Instructional Certificate, with the appropriate teaching endorsement.
 
**Reports to:**                 Building principal or other appropriately certificated superior as designated by the Superintendent.
 
**Job Goal:**       To instruct assigned students in designated subject matter area (s) in accordance with the course of study, curriculum or guides approved by the Board of Education.
 
**Performance Responsibilities:**

* Remains abreast of current developments and interpretations of subject matter in assigned area (s).
* Remains abreast of current developments and interpretations in teaching methodology.
* Motivates students to master designated subject matter.
* Plans lessons that meet the needs, interests and abilities of the students.
* Endeavors to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
* Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives.
* Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
* Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists, as required.
* Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
* Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
* Assists in curriculum development and in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
* Instructs, advises, coaches, supervises, and/or directs extracurricular activities.
* Supervises behavior in the hallways, lunchroom, and on school grounds for the safety and well-being of students, personnel and visitors.
* Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
* Performs other duties which may be within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned by his/her superior (s) under the authority of the Board of Education.

**Terms of Employment:**         Ten (10) months