Elementary Music Teacher

Lafe Nelson Elementary School; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafe Nelson Elementary School in Safford, Arizona is seeking an Elementary Music Teacher to provide instruction aligned with student needs. The role reports to the Principal and focuses on delivering engaging music education while maintaining clear communication with families and staff.

The position involves responsibilities beyond core teaching, including planning, evaluation of student progress, and collaboration with the school community to support a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides for, directs, and evaluates instructional experiences for each student for whom given educational responsibilities.
• Maintains lines of communication between students, staff, parents, and community.
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships.
• Assumes responsibility for co-curricular and other duties beyond the regular teaching responsibilities as prescribed by policy.
• Reports, in a timely manner, information relative to the progress and adjustment of students to parents.

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Safford Unif School District 1 Lafe Nelson Elementary School - Safford, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Elementary Music Teacher

Safford Unif School District 1 Lafe Nelson Elementary School - Safford, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Safford Unified School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5822720

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 08, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To provide instruction for students which is appropriate for their level of understanding and needs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides for, directs, and evaluates instructional experiences for each student for whom given educational responsibilities.


• Maintains lines of communication between students, staff, parents, and community.


• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships.


• Assumes responsibility for co-curricular and other duties beyond the regular teaching responsibilities as prescribed by policy.


• Reports, in a timely manner, information relative to the progress and adjustment of students to parents.


• Is responsible for pupil attendance accounting as prescribed by law and the building administrator.


• Properly cares for school property.


• Participates in planning and evaluating the school program.


• Is involved in a process of self-evaluation and self-improvement.


• Is knowledgeable of and adheres to existing District policies and procedures governing the contractual obligations of his employment.


• Recognizes the student as an individual with full civil and human rights.


• Is knowledgeable of and adheres to District Curriculum Scope and Sequence.


• Keeps and makes use of appropriate records to enhance the educational development of students.


• Avoids engaging in activities, which negatively affect classroom performance and other responsibilities of the teacher.


• Assists in the supervision and evaluation of assigned teacher aide, as applicable.


• Makes referrals to appropriate personnel to address needs of students.


• Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Principal.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $43,004 Per Year

Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Renee Davis , Superintendent Secretary/Human Resources


• 734 W 11th St


• Safford, Arizona 85546


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]