• Band

The Catoosa band program is looking for someone who thrives in a team teaching environment. Woodwind or percussion specialist is preferred, but student-centered mindset and well-roundedness are most important. All applicants will be considered.

The Catoosa program features the “Tribe of Catoosa” Marching Band, as well as concert and jazz bands at both the high school and middle school. We also have a thriving color guard program which just placed 3rd at WGPO this spring.

The students in the Catoosa band are passionate and eager to learn. Come help us build something great!

Applicants can send resumes to [email protected]

https://catoosaps.schoolspring.com/

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor Degree with Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB SUMMARY: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a middle school or high school learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and__in harmony with the goals__establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology as appropriate.
Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence and participates in professional development.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Performs any other duties as requested by administration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to use a computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Regular classroom/school environment. Regular office environment, including frequent use of electronic email, being able to sit for long periods of time without a break, etc. Normal effort of occasional periods of moderate physical activity. Work is typically performed in an office environment with some travel to other campuses. Interruptions are expected to occur often. Must be able to adapt and respond quickly to constantly changing technology.