Music/Choir Teacher - West Valley Campus

Certified Choral Music Teacher - West Valley Campus (K-7th Grade)

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AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools. 

Under the supervision and direction of the Campus Director, the Music Teacher will be responsible for teaching students general music from Kindergarten through Middle School.

Duties:

• Teach skills in singing, playing, listening, reading, moving, and writing to students


• Teach knowledge of musical elements, expression, structure, and historical and cultural aspects of music


• Create an effective environment that leads to the development of positive attitudes, awareness of, and response to musical elements; conscious building of good self-concepts; willingness to use knowledge to perform and to explore and create musical ideas. 


• Align curriculum to Arizona State Music Standards.


• Teach choral concepts and develop a school choir club that will perform at school and community events.  


• Develop lesson plans, instructional activities, and materials based on district goals and curriculum. 


• Provide activities and instruction that will include individual, small group, and large group settings that may include inter-school program participation.


• Participate with students in public performances, festivals, and district-wide programs.


• Maintain accurate grading records in accordance with district, federal, and state guidelines.


• Participate cooperatively with fellow teachers and appropriate administrators to develop an effective program of general/choral music. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook proficiency


• Google G-Suite experience


• Ability to maintain confidentiality 


• Ability to communicate with parents, co-workers, and professional contacts courteously and professionally, and follow AZACS guidelines


• Strong verbal and written communication skills 


• Bachelor’s Degree in music, choral, or music therapy preferred but not required


• The ability to play piano is preferred


• A Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Benefits:

• School located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center


• Competitive pay based on experience 


• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance


• Paid Time Off and Paid Federal Holidays


• Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, 401K, and pet insurance


• Great professional development and advancement opportunities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Set up of lessons and instructional activities for classroom support staff. Coaches, monitors, and mentors classroom support staff working with students with disabilities.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work:  

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

Working Conditions:  

Work is routinely performed in an indoor and outdoor classroom setting.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.