5th - 8th Grade Band

**TITLE:** 5th – 8th Grade Band Teacher **Salary \& Benefits Summary Per The Collective Bargaining Agreement** * 15 Paid Sick Days per Full School Year * 3 Paid Personal Days per Full School Year * TRS Retirement Plan * Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plan * Life Insurance * Flexible Spending Account Option * Employee Assistance Program * A new teacher induction academy will be held for all new licensed staff on Thursday, August 6 and Friday, August 7\. **Qualifications** * Valid and appropriate Illinois licensure. * Music endorsement required. * Complete required professional development to retain certification. * Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical. **REPORTS TO:** Building Principal and Assistant Principal **JOB GOAL:** To facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. **Duties And Responsibilities** * Oversees the marching band and colorguard program. * Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy. * Demonstrates knowledge of students and plans instruction for individual students' needs. * Sets instructional outcomes as goals that can be assessed. * Demonstrates knowledge of resources. * Designs coherent instruction and differentiates with appropriate resources, groups and structure. * Designs student assessments that are aligned with the instructional outcomes. * Creates an environment of respect and rapport. * Establishes a culture for learning. * Manages classroom procedures. * Manages student behavior by setting clear standards of conduct. * Establishes a safe classroom that ensures the learning of all students. * Communication with students is appropriate and expectations for the learning of content are clearly communicated. * Uses questions that reflect high expectations. * Engages students in their learning. * Uses assessment to guide instruction. * Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness and makes adjustment as needed to instruction * Uses reflection to improve instruction. * Maintains accurate records. * Communicates with families frequently and tries to engage families in the instructional program. * Participates in professional organizations and is involved in school and district events. * Actively pursues professional development opportunities. * Works in a collegial manner with other district choral staff. * Plans and presents music programs designed to exhibit pupil's work for the school and community. * Registers and prepares students for the IGSMA Solo \& Ensemble Contest, ILMEA District 4 Festivals and provides opportunities for students to attend additional festivals as deemed appropriate by the teacher and administration. * Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school standards and school district discipline policies. * Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent. * Adhere to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district. **Note:** The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility. **TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:** 180 days. Salary and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement **EVALUATION:** Per the Central School District 51 Teacher Evaluation Plan