Elementary Music Teacher

Major Function:

This is an instructional position with responsibility for establishing music as a vital living experience in the life of each child. The teacher is expected to understand and demonstrate effective student instruction and assessment to maximize educational achievement for all students; work collaboratively to ensure a working and learning climate for all students that is safe, secure and respectful. Implementing strategies to reach the multiple intelligences of students through creative lessons is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Not all inclusive):

• Plans a program that incorporates and teaches the Florida Standards.
• Guides the student to enjoy, appreciate and interpret music in his/her daily life.
• Encourages and assists the student to acquire skills in music through a series of sequential experiences.
• Encourages the student to develop his/her own creativity by providing opportunities for creativity in each experience area.
• Encourages and promotes the coordination of music with other subject areas in the curriculum.
• Determines the materials to be used in instruction and plans the best methods for presenting them.
• Assists in planning, preparing, and presenting programs, and festivals for the school.
• Evaluates the student’s performance in music.
• Plans in-depth experiences for special groups or individuals based on student needs.
• Assists the principal and staff in inventorying, organizing, ordering, and caring for music materials and equipment.
• Maintains students’ grades
• Maintains communication with parents via the school’s approved communication platform, maintains school-approved webpage, via school emails or student agendas.
• Develops a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support and inquiry.
• Listens and interacts effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and community members, respecting diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrates respect for students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.
• Models and reinforces self-discipline and responsibility.
• Develops and implements a strategic planning system including course, unit and lesson plans.
• Provides students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement.
• Promotes independent and collaborative work ethic.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and secure classroom environment.

• Manages student misconduct promptly and resolves conflict and crises effectively.
• Performs and actively supervises assigned duty before, during, and after school.
• Works effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students’ learning and well-being.
• Performs other related duties as required

Record Keeping

• Prepares lessons for classes assigned and has written evidence of preparation and planning available.
• Provides students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and administrative expectations. This includes but is not limited to weekly lesson plans, weekly grading and gradebook maintenance, daily attendance, and any other required by Administration.
• Actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Actively prepares information required for all honor roll assemblies.
• Maintains communication with parents via the school’s approved communication platform, maintains school-approved webpage, via school emails or student agendas.

Minimum Qualifications:

Positive evaluations and recommendations from previous position(s) Excellent communication skills

Well-rounded in curriculum and instruction Knowledge of STEM education is preferred Demonstrate a strong growth-mindset

Knowledge or intention of implementing The Leader in Me with fidelity

Bachelor’s degree from a fully accredited college or university. Possession of, or eligibility for, a Florida teaching certificate for the level and subject area to be taught as well as competency in music education. Preferred Florida certifications are in Music Education K-12.