Job Description
Position Type: High School Teaching/Introduction to Dance
Date Posted: 5/22/2024
Location: Bedford High School
(High-Needs School)
Date Available: 8/2024
Closing Date: until filled
Position: High School Introduction to Dance Teacher Reports to: Building Principal Contract: Part-time Description: Cultivate a student's ability to participate in dance through the processes of creating, performing, responding and connecting. Students need to: - Incorporate creativity as part of their daily lives. The arts provide a unique outlet in a way no other subject can mimic;
- Experience creating and performing with peers to develop leadership, ensemble-building skills and artistic expression;
- Be able to respond to dance in the world in a thoughtful, knowledgeable and meaningful way;
- Value the universality of the human experience using dance as a platform for expressing themselves and examining world perspectives;
- Participate in dance to build critical life skills, including collaboration, problem-solving, creativity and innovation, self-discipline, leadership and critical thinking.
NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance Qualifications - Ability to provide leadership and direction and to work cooperatively with other professional staff.
- Valid Ohio teaching certificate or license, as issued by the Ohio State Department of Education, Office of Teacher Certification and Licensure, pursuant to ORC 3319.22 to 3319.31 or in accordance with standards authorized by law. Required Teaching Field/Endorsement 080310 - Physical Education or 080304 - Dance
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, parents and community members.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written or oral form to staff, students, parents, and community members.
Essential Functions - Ensure safety of students
- Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
- Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
- Prepare clear and timely lesson plans that demonstrate one's ability to differentiate instruction through the utilization of research based instructional practices
- Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
- Use the graded course of study and board policies to ensure the content reflects the intent of the district and is unbiased and non-confrontational in nature.
- Use summative and formative assessment results to collect, analyze, and interpret data to help inform instructional decisions
- Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
- Communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in written format to all stakeholders of the learning community as necessary
- Attend parent/teacher conferences
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences
- Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals and update the electronic gradebook frequently
- Collaborate with colleagues
- Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
- Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
- Attend meetings and in-services as required
- Attend educational field trips
- Observe ethics of the teaching profession as identified by ODE's Office of Professional Conduct
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee
Equipment Operated: Various office machines such as but not limited to: Computer Calculator Recording devices Copy Machine/Printer Smartboard, Apple TV, and or other such technology devices This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Bedford City School District
Job Tags
Contract work, Part time, Interim role,