Music Teacher, Dolbeare Elementary School

Dolbeare Elementary School; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Public Schools seeks a Music Teacher for Dolbeare Elementary School in Wakefield, Massachusetts. This full-time role starts immediately and reports to the Director of VPA/School Principal.

The teacher will deliver district music curriculum, develop lesson plans, and communicate with families while maintaining student progress and behavior standards. The salary ranges from $63,302 to $119,318 per year, depending on certification and experience.

Qualifications

• Holds necessary state certification for job assignment.
• Prior job experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches district approved curriculum.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.

Skills

Curriculum development

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Individual instruction

Job description

Music Teacher, Dolbeare Elementary School

Wakefield Public Schools Dolbeare Elementary School - Wakefield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Music Teacher, Dolbeare Elementary School

Wakefield Public Schools Dolbeare Elementary School - Wakefield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Wakefield Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5971691
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Wakefield Public Schools

School District Position Description

Position Title: Music Teacher, Dolbeare Elementary School

Department: Music Department

Reports To: Director of VPA/School Principal

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QUALIFICATIONS

Holds necessary state certification for job assignment; prior job experience is preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Teaches district approved curriculum
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $63,302 to $119,318 Per Year
Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Music

Classroom Teacher > Music Education

Classroom Teacher > Music: Chorus

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Department Wakefield Public School
• 60 Farm Street
• Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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