2026-2027 Strings Teacher (Open Pool)

Hattiesburg Public School District; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattiesburg Public School District is seeking a Strings Teacher to deliver high-quality string instruction, plan engaging lessons, and foster a positive learning environment. The role emphasizes curriculum alignment and student progress within a comprehensive arts program.

The ideal candidate holds a valid teaching license and a degree in music education or related field, with the ability to differentiate for varied skill levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field required.
• Valid educational license required.
• Appropriate endorsement and training for the assigned course(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality instruction engaging students in learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter content.
• Differentiates instruction for diverse developmental stages and ability levels.
• Plans lessons in logical sequence and aligns with curriculum standards.
• Uses a variety of assessment techniques to evaluate student performance.
• Communicates effectively with parents and community members.
• Maintains a safe, orderly, and conducive learning environment.
• Participates in professional growth to maintain licensure and support school improvement efforts.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field

Valid educational license

Appropriate endorsement and/training for assigned course(s)

Job description

Title

Strings Teacher

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field
• Valid educational license
• Appropriate endorsement and/training for assigned course(s)

Reporting

Reports To: Supervising Administrator

Supervises: N/A

Job Goal

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides quality work that engages students in learning
• Possesses knowledge of subject matter content
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to individual differences in students
• Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
• Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals
• Plans lessons in a logical sequence
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects
• Reflects on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis
• Collaborates with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students
• Uses a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance
• Uses formative assessment to improve instruction
• Assumes responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local, state, and federal standards
• Participates in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study
• Utilizes technology in the teaching and learning process
• Provides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning
• Implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management
• Relates to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashion
• Writes, speaks, and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner
• Participates in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth in order to maintain licensure and support school improvement efforts
• Adheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines
• Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately
• Accepts responsibility for, and inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment
• Accepts the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration
• Participates in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested
• Attends school-related functions (e.g. PTA) outside the instructional day
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Term of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

Evaluation

Annually