Elementary Teacher- Music

Kent Consortium; Independence (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Consortium seeks an Elementary Music Teacher for Summit View Academy to inspire young learners and foster a lifelong love of music.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and Kentucky teaching certification, plus the ability to communicate well with students and staff. The teacher will deliver standards-based lessons, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to a positive, engaging school culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Kentucky Teacher Certification and/or endorsement for the assigned position.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, colleagues, and others.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated, ensuring students stay on task.
• Plans a program of study and instructional practices meeting student needs and abilities.
• Creates a supportive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Prepares lesson plans and submits them to the principal or supervisor upon request.
• Maintains records as required by policy and regulation.
• Communicates progress to parents and uses data to tailor instruction.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teacher certification

Job description

Openings as of 8/22/2026

Elementary Teacher- Music JobID: 7207

• Position Type: Certified - Teacher/ Elementary Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/21/2026
• Location: Summit View Academy
• Date Available: 11/02/2026

Internal Transfer Deadline: N/A - This position may be filled immediately to prevent disruption of student services per KRS 160.380 and Board Policy 03.11

TITLE

Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds bachelor's or higher degree and the required Kentucky Teacher Certification and/or endorsement for the assigned position
• Has demonstrated the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, colleagues, and others

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Assures that students spend maximum time on task
• Plans a program of study and instructional practices meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
• Creates supportive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written lesson plans upon request of principal and or supervisor
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior and achievement
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes and communicates clear objectives for instruction
• Employs a variety of instructional practices and instructional resources and technologies to support the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Implements, instruction and action, consistent with the district's mission statement, vision statement, instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the progress of students and communicates with parents on an on-going basis and provides progress reports as required
• Utilizes data to determine individual strengths and deficits, and implements instruction as appropriate based on individual student need (including IEP, 504, and intervention plans)
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and equitable manner
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to so under reasonable terms
• Maintains and improves professional competence through on-going professional learning
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Days of fiscal year: 187 Days
• Salary Schedule: Salary determined by Certified Salary Schedule
• FLSA Status: Exempt

EVALUATION

Performance of the position will be evaluated by Principal