Job Abstract

1. Valid Ohio K-12 Dance Education License;
2. A commitment to working with students, professionals and community members in a multi-cultural setting.

• Demonstrated expertise and experience in the instruction of dance and/or the production of dance recitals, performances and productions;
• Willingness to work evenings and weekend performances, when necessary;
• Strong belief in the concept of integrating arts and academics;
• Flexibility in scheduling and working with students and staff;
• Willingness to attend summer in-service program prior to opening of school;
• Willingness to serve as sponsor for the school’s chapter of the Dance Honor Society, an honor society for dance students.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of dance students;
• Assumes responsibility for dance instruction in an individual, small group, and classroom situation;
• Collaborates with the other arts specialists and classroom teachers to develop interdisciplinary units;
• Serves as a resource for academic teachers as they work to embed artistic concepts in their classroom teaching (arts integration
• Works with the other arts specialists on school-wide programs and projects;
• Assists in procuring community/business partnerships;
• Actively participates in appropriate staff development;
• Plans a program of study that meets the students’ needs and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of building administrator;
• Plans and prepares daily lesson plans and related activities aligned to dance standards;
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of dance students;
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives;
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides regular progress reports;
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques to deliver blended instruction;
• Designs and conducts recruitment/outreach programs to attract new dance participants;
• Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents on a regular basis;
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct;
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behaviors and procedures;
• Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations;
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned;
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence;
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required;
• Reports to and carries out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Capital at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.