General Music Teacher (2025-2026 School Year Only)

Solon High School; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate General Music Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves planning and implementing a comprehensive music curriculum for students, fostering their musical talents, and organizing engaging musical programs for the community. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Ohio teaching certificate for music K-12 and a Bachelor's degree in music education. If you are dedicated to inspiring students and enhancing their musical skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio teacher’s certificate for music K-12 is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in music education or higher is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement general music learning activities for K-12.
• Organize and present musical programs for school and community.
• Evaluate and prepare progress reports on students’ growth.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Music Education

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education

Valid Ohio Teacher’s Certificate for Music K-12

Job description

General Music Teacher (2025-2026 School Year Only) JobID: 404

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 4/21/2025
• Location: Roxbury Elementary
• Date Available: 2025-2026 school year

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: General Music Teacher

POSITION TYPE: Certified – Teacher Contract

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid Ohio teacher’s certificate validated for music K-12.
• A Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university with specific emphasis in music education.
• Demonstrated successful teaching as a general music teacher.
• Appropriate recommendations from student teaching supervisors or other professionals who have observed the personal characteristics, scholastic attainment and classroom performance of the teacher.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

CONTRACT WORK DAYS: 185 days

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate a positive ability to work harmoniously with others and exhibit an ability to discover and develop the potential of all students assigned to general music.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement a sequential program of general music learning activities as set forth in the Solon City Schools General Instrumental and Vocal Music Course of Study, Grades K-12.
• Establish, in cooperation with the principal, a schedule of instructional activities for each school assigned.
• Give class instruction in vocal music that will incorporate various methods and philosophies of music education.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers.
• Select, edit and rearrange music to conform to the ability of the pupils.
• Organize and present musical programs for school and community.
• Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Encourage pupils to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible.
• Maintain surveillance over school-owned music and equipment in order to prevent loss or abuse.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment during individual practice, group rehearsals and performances.
• Evaluate and prepare progress reports on students’ growth. Prepare and present such criteria for evaluation.
• As necessary, confer with parents on the music program and individual progress in the program.
• Participate in selection of appropriate music, books and instrumental aids to enhance learning.
• Requisition materials, supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in in-service programs provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Be responsible for supervision of students in all areas of the building or grounds.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal may assign.