Music Teacher (Candidate Pool)

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Virginia is seeking a Music Teacher to create a candidate pool for the upcoming school year. The role involves implementing instructional programs, maintaining classroom order, and collaborating with stakeholders to support student achievement. Virginia licensure in Music is required, and the position is full-time with entry-level compensation based on the new T-Scale salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in relevant areas.
• Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure in Music.
• Experience in educational and instructional leadership.
• Knowledge of best instructional practices.
• Ability to integrate technology.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional programs that meet the needs of students.
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Communicate with parents about student progress.
• Maintains complete and accurate student records.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, instructional assistants, parents, and community members.
• Monitors and assesses student achievement.
• Attends ongoing professional learning and meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of best instructional practices

Ability to integrate technology

Educational and instructional leadership

Educational leadership

Education

Virginia licensure in Music

Dual endorsement in ESL/Special Education

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Overview

Music Teacher (Candidate Pool) role at Arlington Public Schools. This posting is to create a candidate pool for the 2025-26 School Year.

Responsibilities

• Implements instructional programs that meet the needs, interests and abilities of students using appropriate instructional materials.


• Maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment.


• Communicates with parents/guardians regarding student progress.


• Maintains complete and accurate student records.


• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, instructional assistants, parents, and community members.


• Monitors and assesses student achievement.


• Attends ongoing professional learning and meetings.

Experience

• Teaching experience in the above mentioned areas.


• Knowledge of best instructional practices.


• Ability to integrate technology.


• Experience in educational and instructional leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure in Music.


• Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.

Application Process

If you would like to apply for a position, please follow these steps:

• Log in to your application and select the appropriate application (Current APS employees interested in transferring must select the Employee Transfer Application). If you are a new online applicant, register with the online system, then proceed to Step 2.


• Log in to your application, select the appropriate application, and click the Start Application button at the bottom of the page.


• Click Continue/Save at the bottom of each webpage until you reach the Employment Openings page of the application.


• On the Employment Openings page, click the Add Job button.


• Select the position you would like to apply for from the drop-down list.


• Click the Add Another button to add a different position to your application or, if finished, click Continue and proceed to Step 7.


• Continue to submit the application. You will need to complete the Applicant Testimony and Applicant's Authorization Statement with each submission.


• Click Submit on the left, then click Submit Application to finish applying for APS position(s).

Please do not contact the schools regarding job openings. Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity, that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”

Compensation & Details

• Salary: Based on the 2025-26 T-Scale salary schedule.


• Seniority level: Entry level.


• Employment type: Full-time.


• Job function: Education and Training.


• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education.