Job Title: Elementary Music Aide                                        

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal                                                                  

Pay Grade: 1

Dept. /School: As Assigned                                                                     

Days: 187

Supervises:    

Primary Purpose:    

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Associate's Degree, 48 Semester hours, or Academic Assessment.
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited HS or GED Program
• Texas Accredited School to meet the No Child Left Behind requirements.

            Special Knowledge Skills:

• Good understanding of musical terminology and/or ability to perform music
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with teacher(s) and students.

Experience:

• Some experience working with children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist the elementary music teacher in preparing material for instruction, maintain bulletin

board displays, and operate audiovisual equipment.

• Provide clerical assistance, duplicate materials, maintain student records, and perform some of

the duties of an educational materials assistant.

• Work as an instructional assistant, demonstrate skills and instruct students while under the supervision of the music teacher.
• Supervise students before school and during lunch period.
• Attend Fine Arts meetings, clinics, and in-service workshops.
• Work with the principal, supervisory staff and music teacher in identifying and solving problems related to his/her students.
• Interact with students to promote a positive school image to enhance the learning process.
• Promote positive community relations through effective communication.
• Demonstrate professional attitude in performing designated responsibilities.
• Demonstrate proficiency and creativity in assisting the music teacher to maintain a well-disciplined classroom environment conducive to music education.
• Dress professionally and appropriately.
• Effectively perform other duties and functions assigned by the Principal, Music Teacher, and the Director of Fine Art.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the Principal may assign.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

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