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Special Skills-Music – Summer Learning Academy Teacher

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Summary Information:
Employer: Shelby County Schools
Position Type: Teaching
Categories: Music (General)
School / Org: Cherokee Elementary
Location Memphis, Tennessee
FTE: 1
No. of Positions: 1
Reference #: EAN
Posting Date: 4 April 2018
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Details:
Shelby County Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the following position(s):

Special Skills-Music – Summer Learning Academy Teacher

Location: Cherokee Elementary

Purpose and Scope:
This position is responsible for professional instructions during summer school designed to provide academic, social, physical, and skills development for students in specific grades/subject areas to prepare them to be successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.

Essential Job Functions:
1.Creates a summer school educational environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and needs of the students; prepares instructional materials for classes assigned and provides written evidence of preparation to Site Administrator – Summer School upon request.
2. Establishes a standard of classroom behavior; maintains classroom management inside and outside of the school.
3. Assesses the accomplishments of students on an established timetable, and provides written and oral progress reports to parents/guardians, Site Administrator – Summer School and selected staff. Administers tests and assessments.
4. Plans summer school curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students within state and summer school requirements based on the educational, physical, and emotional levels of student development.
5. Confers with parents and appropriate resource staff to develop educational programs for students.
6. Creates learning materials geared to students’ abilities and interests.
7. Instructs students by using educational strategies and techniques to improve sensory, motor and perceptual-motor development, perception, memory, language, communication skills, cognition, social, and emotional development.
8. Motivates students and provides consistent reinforcement of learning skills, and provides continuous assessment and feedback to students for all learning activities.
9. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district and summer school regulations.
10. Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing summer school student activities and conduct.
11. Sponsors student activities/clubs/teams/organization and tutors students as requested.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and an endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate.

Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the collective bargaining agreement.

The following special conditions are required: Commitment for the entire period of summer school and attendance at the Summer School graduation. May involve missing some district training opportunities. Attendance at ALL preparatory planning sessions and periodic administrative meetings. Availability prior to the end of the regular school assignment contract to participate in summer school setup and preparation. Availability for summer school closeout operations which may occur after the new academic year contract has started.

This position is for SUMMER SCHOOL ONLY.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment
Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis; and some dexterity in operating office equipment; must be able to use hands and fingers

Unavoidable Hazards: The position is exposed to no unusual environmental hazards.

Sensory (ADA) Requirements: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
The district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the District to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Self-motivation
High energy level
Verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
High work standards
Problem solving
Organizing and planning
Learning orientation
Critical thinking
Stress tolerance
Flexibility
Adaptability
Initiative


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