Music Teacher

Allentown School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school district as a Music Teacher, where you will inspire students through collaboration and innovative teaching methods. This role involves leading music programs, fostering student engagement, and contributing to a vibrant educational community. With a commitment to diversity and excellence, this district values the unique backgrounds of its students and aims to provide a supportive environment for both educators and learners. If you are passionate about music education and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate required.
• Clearances for criminal history and child abuse are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to enhance the educational process.
• Lead music ensembles and create learning opportunities.
• Maintain communication with students and parents.

Skills

Collaboration

Ensemble Leadership

Communication

Instructional Strategies

Technological Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate

Job description

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Music
  
  
• Date Posted:
  2/18/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Lehigh Parkway Elementary School
  
  

Music Teacher
Lehigh Parkway/Washington Split
Salary Range: $56,493-$74,343

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree.
• Hold a valid and active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate.
• Criminal history and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI).
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with other staff members in the education process and assists with the smooth operation of the building.
• Displays an interest in and participates in the total instrumental school program.
• Ensemble leadership and collaboration with the music department to recruit, grow, teach and create learning opportunities within the Music program.
• Exhibits dependability and punctuality in assigned duties, attendance at meetings and in the use and care of equipment and facilities.
• Displays positive personal traits, such as neatness, integrity, character, good citizenship, respect for others, honesty and responsibility as an appropriate model for students.
• Abides by the Pennsylvania School Code and the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Maintains open lines of communication with administrators, parents, students, staff members and the general public.
• Participates in curriculum review and redesign as required by department, subject area or grade level.
• Maintains an ongoing program to enhance professional competence for the attainment of a job goal.
• Incorporates the philosophy, objectives and expectations of the Teacher Expectations, Evaluation and Development plan in the attainment of professional goals.
• Recognizes the basic structural framework for the development of instructional programs and works toward the achievement of the objectives.
• Develops, maintains and completes all required written records and reports within established timelines.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to attain lesson objectives and provides students opportunities which extend beyond the classroom.
• Diagnoses and evaluates student abilities and progress to develop effective instructional strategies to help students meet instructional objectives and provides timely feedback to student concerning their progress.
• Recognizes and uses appropriate technological enhancements relevant to the curriculum taught.
• Demonstrates understanding and concern for each student in meeting his or her educational needs.

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!

The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.

The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund

*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.