Teacher, Elementary Music

Muscogee County School District; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Muscogee County School District is seeking an Elementary Music Teacher to provide music instruction to students and present performances as part of the curriculum.

Applicants must have a Bachelor Degree in a related field and Georgia teaching certification or eligibility. The district welcomes diverse backgrounds and offers accommodations during interviews as needed. This posting covers vacancies at multiple schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in a related field.
• Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for GA certification in Music.
• Experience: none required.
• Ability to perform routine physical activities related to job duties.
• Strong written and oral communication; instructional strategies aligning to curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Instructs all students and tracks progress with individualized approaches.
• Presents concerts and programs aligned to instructional needs.
• Creates a positive classroom climate for music instruction.
• Plans instruction using subject matter knowledge and student development.
• Maintains attendance and punctuality in accordance with school policies.
• Selects music materials contributing to students' understanding and appreciation.
• Evaluates student progress against course objectives.
• Communicates with other music teachers within the district and school cluster.
• Performs paperwork such as inventories, purchase orders, report cards, and records.
• Follows county, state, and federal policies; meets certification standards.
• Pursues professional development and evaluation opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administrators.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Instructional strategies

Student management

Education

Bachelor degree in music education or related field

Job description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

THIS posting is to recruit for existing vacancies and/or positions that become available at our various schools.

** FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY.....CURRENT MCSD TEACHERS WILL NEED TO APPLY TO THE TRANSFER APPLICATION.**

POSITION DETAILS

• POSITION TITLE: Teacher, Elementary Music


• FLSA: Exempt


• SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule


• WORK DAYS: 190


• LOCATION: To be Announced


• REPORTS TO: Principal

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Provides music instruction to students and to present students in performance as part of that instruction.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Educational Level: Bachelor Degree in job related field


• 2. Certification/License: Valid Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for GA certification in Music


• 3. Experience: None


• 4. Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities


• 5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Instructs all students and ensures each student's progress with as much individualization as possible.


2. Presents concerts and programs as dictated by the instructional needs of the students and the valid expectations of the local school.


3. Establishes a positive classroom climate and effectively manages music instruction within that environment.


4. Plans effectively for instruction, using knowledge of subject matter as well as knowledge of the physical, emotional, and intellectual growth process of students.


5. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.


6. Select music and music materials which are appropriate for teaching and performance, and which will contribute to the development of the students' understanding and appreciation of music.


7. Evaluates student progress in terms of the objectives of the course and grade taught.


8. Maintains positive and supportive communication with other music teachers within the local school cluster as well as other music teachers within the district.


9. Fulfills all responsibilities of paperwork such as materials and equipment inventory, purchase orders, report cards, attendance records, music library records, etc.


10. Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.


11. Meets certification and accreditation standards.


12. Meets expectations according to the regular elementary teacher job description.


13. Seeks to improve through professional development and evaluation activities.


14. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.