Music Teacher / Band Director

POSITION: Music Teacher / Band Director

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Pursuant to****West Virginia Code, if a current JCS employee is selected as a finalist for this position, the employee is not eligible to transfer until the 2026–2027 school year.

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 240 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45; extended employment terms may be established by JCBOE

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Jefferson County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with verified years of experience relevant to position and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and JCBOE Evaluation Policy

JOB SUMMARY: Provides appropriate instruction, learning activities, and experiences that ensure all students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate content and grade level.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Implementing programs of study,
  • Fostering a classroom climate conducive to learning,
  • Utilizing instructional management systems models which increase student learning,
  • Monitoring student progress towards mastery of instructional objectives and goals,
  • Communicating within the educational community, and
  • Meeting professional responsibilities
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: The following performance standards relate to the responsibilities listed below:

Programs of Study

Definition: Provides curricula required by the state of West Virginia.
  • Bases instruction on adopted curricula for the school.
  • Demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject field.
  • Develops appropriate objectives.
  • Employs appropriate instructional strategies.
  • Utilizes content scope and sequence in planning.
Classroom Climate: Definition: Provides an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with school/county mission.
  • Follows established school discipline procedures which include the WV Student Code of Conduct.
  • Establishes procedures and rules that enhance learning.
  • Encourages students' attendance.
  • Sets high positive expectations for student performance.
  • Encourages and acknowledges individual student accomplishments and appropriate behavior.
  • Treats students in a fair and equitable manner.
  • Accommodates individual learning differences.
  • Creates and maintains an environment that supports learning.
  • Instructional Management Systems:
Definition: Organizes strategies for teaching to maximize the use of allocated instructional time to increase student learning.
  • Prepares and implements lesson plans
  • Begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous material as appropriate.
  • Has materials, supplies and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity.
  • Introduces the instructional activity and specifies instructional objectives.
  • Directs students to be on task quickly at the beginning of each instructional activity.
  • Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills
  • Provides instructional pacing that ensures student understanding
  • Maximizes student time-on-task.
  • Makes effective transitions between instructional activities.
  • Encourages students to express ideas clearly and accurately.
  • Assists students to develop productive work habits
  • Student Progress:
Definition: Gathers, stores, and monitors data related to student learning for use in assessing progress.
  • Follows grading policies and regulations.
  • Maintains accurate and complete student records.
  • Monitors and evaluates student progress.
  • Provides feedback on student progress.
  • Monitors student attendance.
  • Communication:
Definition: Communicates with students, parents, educational personnel, and others. Utilizes standard grammar, listening skills, and clarity in the presentation of ideas.
  • Communicates student progress according to established procedures and policies.
  • Communicates regularly and effectively with students, co-workers, parents/guardians, and the community.
  • Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members.
  • Speaks and writes standard English clearly, correctly, and distinctly.
  • Determines and utilizes appropriate community resources.
  • Professional Work Habits:
Definition: Demonstrates behavior which reflects esta
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