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Requisition Number 12-0299 Post Date 5/10/2012 Title Elementary Music Teacher Job Type Regular Part Time Yes School Year 2012-2013 School/Location Aspire Tate Academy City Los Angeles State CA Description Provide a high quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual; uphold the mission and values of Aspire Public Schools and contribute to our goal that every student in California has access to a high quality public education. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: -Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college. -Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines. -Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs. -Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices. -Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress. -Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education. -Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged. -Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches. -Maintain accurate student records including attendance. -Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs. -Support the mission, vision, and core values of Aspire Public Schools. -Perform other related duties as required and assigned. Requirements 1) Required knowledge, skills & abilities: -Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles -Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks -Knowledge of assessments -Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices -Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data -Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices -Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community 2) Minimum educational level: -Bachelors degree -Single Subject: Music Credential preferred -English Language Learner Authorization preferred -NCLB Highly Qualified required K-12 3) Experience required: -1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred Notes This is a part-time (30 hours/week) position.