.5 Music Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

To apply for this position, you MUST be Highly Qualified; meaning endorsed in the subject area or have 24 semester hours in the subject.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Out of District applicants must fill out an application which is on the District web site:  www.apply.mapleton.us. In district applicants may e-mail letter of interest and resume to Damon Brown, Chief Human Resources Officer at HR@mapleton.us.  

Applicants need to be highly motivated, collaborative, and able to promote a positive climate and culture with high academic expectations for all students.  Monterey Community School is interested in teachers who will support our mission by:

Standard One:  Learning Community

• Participating in professional development to support academic growth.
• Incorporating the 10 common principles from the Coalition of Essential Schools into all aspects of the school day.
• Implementing effective strategies for supporting positive student behavior. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective classroom management.

Standard Two:  Accountability

• Committing to using a variety of instructional deliveries including, but not limited to, cooperative learning, authentic assessments, and inquiry based instruction.
• Demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to a standards based system of planning and delivering instruction and assessment.
• Aligning intervention processes with standards and assessments and participating in Problem Solving Teams established by the District and State.
• Developing assessments, collecting information, and using results to inform instruction and improve practice.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of exhibitions of student learning.
• Delivering district and school initiatives with fidelity.

Standard Three:  Collaboration

• Engaging in collaboration with all stakeholders to carry out the mission of the school.
• Collaborating with administrators, instructional guide, and colleagues to provide a responsive and supportive environment for all learners.

Standard Four:  Equity and Diversity

• Demonstrating and holding high expectations for all students to succeed.
• Demonstrating a willingness and ability to meet the diverse needs of learners (including students with special needs, at-risk, linguistically, and culturally diverse) by adjusting curriculum and working cooperatively with other staff.
• Participating in research based professional development to enhance instructional practices.
• Demonstrating a willingness to pursue an ELL endorsement if not already endorsed.