Middle School Dance Teacher

Purpose Statement

The Teacher supports the instructional process by supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators to address instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.

This job reports to the Principal and/ or the Head of School

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.

• Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student achievements, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

• Assesses student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.

• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.

• Coordinates a variety of activities (e.g., field trips, transportation, lesson plans, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment, materials, and personnel to achieve objectives.

• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.

• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.

• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.

• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., grades, attendance records, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.

• Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to applicable Education Code requirements and school policies.

• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g., other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information, and/or providing direction.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.