About This Role
This music teacher position at Cooper Elementary School involves providing an educational program for pupils and assisting in other school programs as assigned. The role suits a teacher who demonstrates respect and concern for students, parents, and colleagues, and can make decisions according to district standards.
Responsibilities
- Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, art, physical education, music, and citizenship to pupils, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities
- May teach a foreign language
- Provide planned learning experiences in order to motivate pupils and best utilize the available time for instruction
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports, and communicate with parents on the individual pupil's progress
- Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems
- Create, with assistance from pupils, a functional and attractive environment for learning through displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
- Perform basic attendance accounting and business services as required
- Select and requisition books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies, and maintain required inventory records
- Ensure a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting, and ventilation to the extent possible
- Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
- Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program
- Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or at the district level
- Share in the sponsorship of student activities and participate in faculty committees
- May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals
- Participate with other professional staff members in the social hygiene and outdoor education programs
Requirements
- Appropriate credential as required by the District and the State for the position
Important Details
- Work Year: 183 days per year
About the Company
Vallejo City Unified School District is an educational institution.
