MUSIC (K-12) TEACHER*

Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Miami, Florida, is seeking a Music (K-12) Teacher to instruct students in music content knowledge, performance skills, and understandings of music as an art form. This professional role supports the district’s standards and participates in regular meetings and inservice training.

The position is full-time, with a starting salary listed as $53,159.00, including a retirement supplement.

Qualifications

• As stated in the State Statutes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson objectives and outline of study following district curriculum guidelines.
• Lectures, demonstrates, conducts, models performance standards, selects materials, and uses audiovisual teaching aides to present subject matter to class.
• Prepares and administers assessments (including performance) to measure students progress, records results, issues reports to inform parents of progress, assigns final grades and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Assigns lessons; assesses students' progress including homework and assigned practice; and hears presentations.
• Presents students in appropriate performance situations as an outgrowth of the instructional program.

Job description

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MUSIC (K-12) TEACHER*

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Miami-Dade County Public Schools - Miami, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5478931
Application Deadline: Jan 01, 2027 5:00 AM (UTC)
Posted: Dec 19, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

BASIC OBJECTIVES
This is a professional position responsible for the instruction of elementary and secondary students through the teaching of music content knowledge, performance skills, and understandings of music as an art form.

JOB TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Prepares lesson objectives and outline of study following district curriculum guidelines.2. Lectures, demonstrates, conducts, models performance standards, selects appropriate materials, and uses audiovisual teaching aides to present subject matter to class.
3. Prepares and administers assessments (including performance) to measure students progress, records results, issues reports to inform parents of progress, assigns final grades and adjusts instruction accordingly.
4. Assigns lessons; assesses students' progress including homework and assigned practice; and hears presentations.
5. Presents students in appropriate performance situations as an outgrowth of the instructional program.
6. Teaches rules of conduct and maintains discipline and order in classroom and on school sponsored field trips.
7. Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
8. Meets with parents to discuss pupils' academic, social and behavioral progress.
9. Maintains attendance and grade records as required by school.
10. Participates in faculty and professional meetings and inservice classes.
11. Performs related work as required or as assigned by the supervising administrator or his/her designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is light work which requires the following physical activities: bending, stooping, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The worker is exposed to noise and the work is performed indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

As stated in the State Statutes.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidate):

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standard, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

M-DPCS - Personnel Services and Fingerprinting

Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), effective 1-1-2026.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Starting Teacher Salary: $53,159.00*

*(includes 6% Referendum Retirement Accruing Supplement of $3,009)

New hires may be eligible to receive credit for verified years of experience, which can enhance their starting salary.

For more details, please refer to theNewly Hired/Teachers Salary Schedule - Click Here

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We are an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Music

Classroom Teacher > Music Education

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