BES Music Teacher– This is a full-time position at Berrien Elementary School.  Applicants must hold a certificate in Music OR meet Berrien County Schools Professional Qualifications in the area of music by degree, credit hours, or GACE test. The candidate will be working with various grade levels in providing music education.  The candidate will be expected to maintain the level of excellence expected in a successful elementary/primary music program. The candidate will mainly be working in a choral music environment but will begin introducing instrumental instruction at the upper elementary level. The candidate will be expected to work cooperatively with the music teachers in the other schools in vertical teaming and in promoting a district-wide music program. Candidate should have good interpersonal skills in working with parents, colleagues, and community stakeholders.

Start Date: 07/30/2024

TITLE:  Teacher

CATEGORY:  Certified

SALARY:  Georgia State Salary Scale & Applicable Supplements

FLSA EXEMPT:  Yes

JOB GOAL:  To teach assigned students the academic, social, and manipulative skills and abilities as directed by established curriculum and perform other duties relating to student safety, control, welfare, and growth.

REPORTS TO:  Principal

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Bachelor degree in Education or related field with valid Georgia teaching certificate or applicant can meet Berrien County Professional Qualification guidelines.
2. Ability to relate well to students, parents, and co-workers,
3. Physical demands - position requires significant standing and some sitting, kneeling and walking. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling will not normally exceed thirty (30) pounds, and will normally be in the area of ten (10) pounds. 
4. Must be able to move about the classroom and monitor student behavior.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Teach one or more subjects in the school, and within the framework of the goals established by the school system.
2. Plan and implement appropriate long and short-range objectives for each assigned course.
3. Instruct students in subject matter, utilizing various teaching methods such as lecture, demonstration, technology, and other materials to supplement presentations.
4. Continually assess student abilities as relates to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
5. Manage the behavior of learners to ensure the environment is conducive to the learning process, and assist in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school and school grounds.
6. Work in a self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
7. Ensure continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student progress and behavior.
8. Support and/or participate in school-wide student activities, social events, and fundraisers.
9. Supervise paraprofessional performance, if applicable.
10. Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and staff development opportunities.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Position works 190 days.

EVALUATION:  Performance is evaluated in accordance with the personnel policy on certified evaluations.