Music Teacher

School District of Lee County; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee insurance plans

Wellness programs

Free gym access at district office

Job summary

School District of Lee County is seeking Music Teachers to lead students in elementary, middle, or high school settings, supporting intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Opportunities include general music, instrumental, and vocal programs, with duties spanning curriculum oversight, classroom management, and collaboration with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate or out-of-state certificate covering Music K-12.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study meeting diverse student needs.
• Establish department objectives and district implementation plans.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Guide lessons toward curriculum goals with clear objectives.
• Employ instructional methods and materials suited to objectives.
• Assess student progress and provide required reports.
• Diagnose learning strengths and weaknesses with district support as needed.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents regularly.
• Assist in policy implementation and maintain classroom order.
• Plan/supervise assignments for support personnel and volunteers.
• Utilize technology in teaching and learning processes.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required by policy.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Student assessment

Collaboration with parents

Technology in teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Florida teaching certificate (Music K-12)

Job description

We are seeking Music Teachers within Lee County who will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth in a safe and cost-effective manner that supports the goals of the District. Opportunities can be at the elementary, middle or high school levels and can vary from general music to instrumental and vocal.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate or out-of-state teaching certificate covering Music K-12

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, diverse backgrounds, and abilities of students.
• Assist in establishing department or grade-level curriculum objectives and the development of the comprehensive plan for the implementation and evaluation of the objectives.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Diagnose the learning strengths and weaknesses of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as deemed appropriate.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for support personnel and school volunteers to work cooperatively with department heads or grade level chairmen; evaluate their effectiveness.
• Use appropriate technology in teaching and the learning process.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and meet all school and District policy requirements.
• Support school improvement initiatives by actively participating in school activities, services, and programs.
• Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate action based on school procedures and law.
• Establish an appropriate testing environment and test security.
• Employee insurance plans
• Employee benefits & wellness programs including monetary incentives
• Free access to state-of-the art gym (located at district office)