Itinerant Elementary General Music .783 FTE - Kent School District - Kent, WA

This position is part of the KEA bargaining unit.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Appropriate Washington State certification with a general music endorsement required and must be on file prior to beginning work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Major or minor in music education

Master’s degree in music

ELL endorsement

Experience working with elementary school students

Excellent technology skills and can use and incorporate computers/technology into curriculum

Candidate must have the ability to maintain and continue a tradition of music excellence

Candidate must have a proven commitment to an exemplary general music program, enthusiasm and skills necessary to maintain and continue to improve a high level music program

Ability and willingness to recruit and encourage participation from students from diverse backgrounds and levels

Must maintain positive learning environment and have ability to relate to all students, parents, and colleagues

Must be a team player with excellent management and communication skills

Must be willing to share professional skills with other staff members

Must have experience with or willingness to participate in integrated programs and/or team teaching

Knowledge and/or training in balanced literacy, whole language/integrated curriculum, differentiated instruction, assessment tools and techniques, EALRs, constructivist mathematics, inquiry based science and social studies, cooperative learning, student learning styles, positive discipline and multicultural education

Ability to exhibit multicultural and ethnic understanding and sensitivity with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the school community.

Experience working with a diverse student population and the specific school demographics

Desired teacher characteristics are: flexibility; ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals; enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly and understand concepts being discussed; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; knowledge of current approaches to teaching; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and the community.