Music Teacher

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools seeks a dedicated General Music Teacher to lead high school level music education, including theory, AP theory, music technology, piano and guitar. The role requires a GA teaching certificate and a track record of collaborative, standards-based instruction.

You will plan engaging lessons, assess student progress, manage a booster organization, and coordinate with feeder schools to recruit students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Education from a regionally accredited university.
• Valid Georgia Teaching Certification required or eligible to hold a Georgia Teaching Certificate.
• Minimum 3 years of successful teaching experience; high school level preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with staff in a busy performing arts environment.

Responsibilities

• Teaches general music classes such as; music theory, AP music theory, music technology, piano or guitar.
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Collaborates with Orchestra, Chorus, Band and Drama teachers to provide students with integrated experiences.
• Conducts on-going assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and Fulton Board of Education board policy.
• Manages administration of a highly successful and supportive booster organization.
• Works collaboratively with feeder school band directors to recruit and retain students at the high school.
• Communicates budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Coordinates fundraising activities and manages funds if appropriate and necessary.
• Oversees process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all music equipment used to teach general music.
• Accompanies and supervises students on out-of-town trips.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains emotional control under stress.
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality.
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities.
• Maintains professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications.
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Skills

Music Education

Classroom Management

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education

Job description

Summary

Supervises and coordinates general music activities; including but not limited to music theory, AP music theory, music technology, piano, or guitar. Supports each participant in achieving a higher level of personal skill, fosters an enhanced appreciation for music, and increases student musical capability through practice. Provides students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular music activities; Ensures compliance with all state and district regulations and requirements.

Essential Duties

• Teaches general music classes such as; music theory, AP music theory, music technology, piano or guitar.
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Collaborates with Orchestra, Chorus, Band and Drama teachers to provide students with integrated experiences
• Conducts on-going assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and Fulton Board of Education board policy
• Manages administration of a highly successful and supportive booster organization
• Works collaboratively with feeder school band directors to recruit and retain students at the high school
• Communicates budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs
• Coordinates fundraising activities and manages funds if appropriate and necessary
• Oversees process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all music equipment used to teach general music
• Accompanies and supervises students on out-of-town trips
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains emotional control under stress
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Maintains professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited university in Music Education

Certification/Licensure

Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of successful teaching of dance techniques experience required; Experience at the high school level preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to collaborate with staff in an extremely active performing arts environment is essential
• Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Classroom management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Working Conditions

• Classroom environment
• Outside as required by activities
• Requires travel and job responsibilities outside of the scheduled work hours

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting 5-10 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, bending, walking, and standing
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
• Occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions