Band Teacher Grades 6-8

Position Type: Teaching - Middle School/Music Date Posted: 3/7/2024 Location: Glacial Drumlin School Monona Grove School District has an opening for a 1.
0 FTE Band Teacher at Glacial Drumlin School.
Position begins approximately August 20, 2024.
Overview: Monona Grove School District is seeking a qualified Band Teacher serving grades 6-8.
Responsibilities: Serve as a Band Teacher in support of all learners and co-plan to co-serve with teams of teachers in inclusive classroom settings.
Monitor students’ academic and behavioral progress (through data collection and analysis) to guide instructional decisions.
Monitor and address IEP goals as necessary.
Apply principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) through multiple means of representation, engagement, and assessment supporting reciprocal learning strategies.
Support proportional representation of all learners in all classrooms.
Communicate proactively and effectively with other teachers and administrators.
Collaborate with colleagues, including special education teachers, to provide a range of academic and social-emotional support to students in inclusive classroom settings.
Collaborate with school improvement teams and align practice with the MGSD Equity Non-Negotiables.
Establish effective rapport and build strong relationships with students.
Develop positive relationships and engage in open reciprocal communication with parents and families.
Attend work regularly.
Qualifications: Key Competencies The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following: Passionate about student learning.
Anti-bias, anti-racist educator.
Proactive communicator and relationship builder.
Reflective learner.
Resilient, resourceful collaborator.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience with differentiating instruction preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Familiar with Response to Instruction (RtI) processes, including progress monitoring and using data to guide instruction.
Knowledge of and experience with Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS).
Experience working with diverse learners and supporting culturally responsive practices.
Ability to use technology in support of learning and instruction.
Ability to work positively and productively as an active member of a vibrant teaching team.
License Requirement: Valid WI Department of Public Instruction Music (1500) license or ability to obtain license upon hire required.
Early Adolescence – Adolescence or; Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 12 OR Valid WI Department of Public Instruction Music (instrumental) (1505 or 1506) license or ability to obtain license upon hire required.
Early Adolescence – Adolescence or; Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 12 OR Valid WI Department of Public Instruction General Music (1515) license or ability to obtain license upon hire required.
Grades Kindergarten - 12 Internal Applicants Please submit an application on Applitrack by March 15, 2024.
External Applicants For best consideration please submit a completed application by March 22, 2024.
Position will be open until filled.
Monona Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages resumes from diverse, bi-lingual or multi-lingual candidates.
MGSD does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age.
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