JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Teaching and Learning, Supplemental, the Dance Teacher provides specialized expertise in Dance, supports sequential, standards-based instruction for students, fostering a positive environment for learning, creativity, and personal growth. Builds effective rapport with students, collaborates with staff and families, and helps students develop skills and knowledge that provide a foundation for future participation in the arts.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide sequential instruction using discipline-specific techniques, tools, and practices (e.g., movement, choreography, and performance technique).
• Develop and support partnerships with community organizations to expand access to resources, foster community engagement, and advance organizational impact.
• Collaborate with staff and administration to plan and organize performances, showcases, or exhibitions.
• Attend staff meetings, parent conferences, and evening school programs, which may include school performances, that require student supervision.
• Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other elements of the course of study specified in state law and District Administrative Regulations and procedures.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide scaffolded lessons in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Report progress of students to classroom teachers and parents as needed.
• Maintain clear, consistent, and meaningful communication with parents and guardians through a variety of channels to keep families informed, build strong relationships, and support student success.
• Identify and respond to individual student needs by collaborating with families and multidisciplinary staff to create supportive, inclusive learning environments that promote students’ well-being, engagement, and academic success. Create and maintain an effective, inclusive environment that supports student learning, engagement, and participation.
• Collaborate with site administration to establish appropriate, organized, and accessible storage for program-specific equipment and materials (e.g., dance attire, costumes, and sound equipment).
• Maintain professional competence through participation in service education activities provided by the district, school, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Perform attendance accounting and other business services as required.
• Plan and coordinate the work of instructional assistants and other paraprofessionals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of practical/professional experience in area of dance concentration.
• Successful experience teaching in grades TK-8 is preferred.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
• Provide a clear TB test.
• Reliable transportation is required to meet the needs of the position.
• While driving is not a regular requirement of this role, employees who operate a personal or company vehicle for work purposes must maintain a valid driver's license and current auto insurance on file with HR.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Recognized expertise in standards-based instruction, curriculum design, effective instructional strategies and techniques, assessment tools and professional development delivery systems specifically in the visual and performing arts disciplines.
• Effective classroom management techniques.
• Social emotional needs of students, along with an understanding of how to support student social emotional development needs.
• Strong knowledge of culturally responsive and culturally relevant teaching.
• Effective strategies for meeting the needs of various learners, to include English language learners.
• Curriculum, instruction, and assessment processes and how they should operate in an effective school.
• Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable state publications, such as curriculum frameworks.
• Technology and computer software applications related to instruction and administration.

ABILITY TO:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach dance to students by providing ageappropriate instruction and demonstrating proper techniques and choreography.
• Stimulate and motivate students to learn.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, school personnel, parents, coworkers, and the public.
• Communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and in writing.
• Disposition to connect with parents who speak another language than English, not allowing language barriers to get in the way of communication.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Work independently with appropriate direction.
• Engage in collaborative teamwork in an effort to improve student achievement.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Learn and use technology and computer software applications as appropriate to the ever-changing work environment.
• Use tact, patience, and courtesy when dealing with people.
• Use initiative and judgment in discussing problems with the public and district staff, involving office practices and policies.
• Understand and be sensitive to those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds by being culturally competent.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor/outdoor Classroom and Playground environment.
• Moderate noise (examples: typical school noise with children at play).

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Seeing to monitor student work and read materials.
• Hearing and speaking accurately to exchange information.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate instructional equipment.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Lifting or moving objects, normally not exceeding thirty (30) pounds.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Word processing
• Use typical office equipment, E-mail, and Internet software.
• Web browsing and electronic file management.
• Zoom, Google Classroom, and other digital platforms.