Music Appreciation I Instructor (Classroom)
Jenks Public Schools
- Jenks, OK
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Meet all certification requirements including teaching area endorsement in the State of Oklahoma.
- Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
- Develops instructional plans that are in alignment with state standards and JPS standards and objectives.
- Uses pacing guides and primary sources consistent with district expectations.
- Plans consistently to address students' diverse learning needs.
- Plans for flexible groupings which allow for differentiated instruction.
- Prepares materials and equipment prior to the start of the lesson.
- Establishes a classroom climate where students are engaged, and expectations are clear.
- Monitors the behavior of all students during work time as well as transitions to breaks and school dismissal times.
- Maintains student dignity when discussing misbehaviors.
- Follows the procedures, practices and guidelines outlined by the school, district, state and federal laws intended to keep students healthy and safe.
- Develops lesson plans based on student data.
- Plans with other members of the team and contributes to team meetings in meaningful ways.
- Maintains substitute plans that include class rosters, seating charts, behavior plans, emergency plans and identification of diverse learning groups.
- Uses assessments to evaluate student learning and groups students flexibly according to data obtained.
- Provides timely feedback from assessments to students.
- Conveys a positive view of learning to students on a consistent basis.
- Embeds literacy into lessons.
- Embeds mathematical practices and science process skills daily into lessons.
- Participates in learning opportunities to understand current state standards.
- Uses higher level questioning techniques and scaffolds questioning when necessary.
- Engages students in active learning and uses a variety of strategies to support learning.
- Weaves technology throughout lessons on a regular basis.
- Gives clear and concise directions and models the desired skill before students attempt independent practice.
- Monitors students' independent practice by moving about the room.
- Adjust lessons based on daily feedback from student assessment.
- Connects current learning to prior learning.
- Accommodates and modifies for specific populations of students (SPED, ELD, Gifted).
- Participates in professional development.
- Exhibits consistent reliability-based patterns of behavior (punctuality, dependability, complying with timelines and deadlines).
- Interacts with students, colleagues and families in a positive and professional manner.
- Finds ways to contribute to the profession.
- Contributes to collaboration constructively.
- Performs other duties as assigned.