DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, teaches one or more classes in the field of music to students in grades 7 through 12, assists in other school programs as assigned, and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student's ability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in the field of music, which may include general, instrumental or choral music to secondary students utilizing the course of study prescribed by the District approved curriculum
• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt curriculum to the needs of the students with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
• Provides instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about music
• Recruits students to receive instruction in playing standard band and orchestra instruments
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to provide an orderly and productive environment
• Instructs students in proper care and use of instruments and equipment, organizes storage areas and controls use of materials and instruments to prevent loss or abuse
• Evaluates each student's performance and growth in knowledge and understanding and prepares progress reports
• Selects and requisitions instructional materials, books, etc., and maintains inventory records
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress
• Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities
• Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities

CREDENTIAL:

• Valid California Credential or license authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned
• Valid English Learner Certification
• Verification of NCLB Highly Qualified compliance

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.