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Available Employment Opportunities

DeSmet School is built upon the partnership of parents, staff and students. We will work as a team to achieve to build the foundation for Character, Community, Knowledge, Leadership and Pride. These are the things that we dream and strive for; for it is teamwork, which builds the foundation for these dreams to become a reality.

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Elementary Music School Teacher K-8

• Plans and develops course of study suitable for a particular grade level following curriculum guidelines of District and state requirements. • Teaches skills in music understanding/appreciation, harmony, explorations in music and choral music to elementary pupils. • Plans/executes a balanced music program and organizes class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time. • Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the music curriculum to the needs of each pupil. • Encourages students to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible. • Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils. • Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments and equipment to prevent loss or abuse. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required. • Evaluates each pupil’s musical growth, performance, and musical understanding. Assesses each individual’s contribution to the performance of the group. • Cooperation with Building Principal and staff in providing musical programs for school assemblies, open house, parent meetings and seasonal programs. • Coordinate and participate in annual Band Fruit Sales Fundraiser. • Maintains order in the classroom and administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior. May prescribe extra assignments, detention, or loss of playground privileges in cases of student misconduct. • Shares with other teachers and aides lunchroom duties and responsibility for monitoring halls and recess periods. • Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise. • Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation. Reports on all aspects of student development for school records and parents; conducts parent-teacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled and an as-needed basis. • Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law. • Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives. • Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops. • Supervises classroom aides and volunteers. Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned. Other duties may be assigned)

Reports To:

Building Administrator

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A variety of electronic and technology devices, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax.

Education and/or Experience

• Be appropriately licensed and endorsed in accordance with state statutes and Board of Public Education rules, or be considered appropriately assigned if the administrator is enrolled in an internship. • Ability to write reports and business correspondence. • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff, and the community. • Ability to handle stressful situations. • Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters. • Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside, but some duties will be performed outside, including recess, field trips, etc. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee frequently will work irregular or extended work hours while performing the duties of this job. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, and work output of students. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be met to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck and waist; kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments. May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds.

Mental / Motor Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For those certified employees employed under a written contract for a specified term, nothing contained in this job description shall create a property right beyond the specified duration of the employment contract. Elementary School Teachers are exempt employees according to FLSA 29 CFR § 541.303 Sections (a), (b), (c), and (d).

K-8 Substitutes

DeSmet has openings for substitutes. These positions include classroom teachers, custodians, Para Professionals, cook, cook’s aide, & secretary. Please fill out an application below and return it to the school. Please contact Matthew Driessen with any questions at 406-549-4994 or mdriessen@desmetschool.org

Compensation:

$85.00 / Day

Fill Out an Application:

Certified Staff Application


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