Teacher - Secondary - Music - Vocal

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Virginia; On-site; USD 57,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks a qualified music educator for the 2027-28 school year. The teacher will plan, deliver, and assess music instruction aligned to district standards, fostering student development in performance and understanding of music concepts.

The role requires a Virginia teaching license with a Music endorsement, collaboration with staff, and ongoing communication with families. Strong classroom management and professional growth are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music education or related field.
• Virginia teaching license with endorsement in Music.
• Must pass background investigations: FBI, State Police, CPS, TB test.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver curriculum-aligned music instruction.
• Teach, assess, and adjust instruction based on student needs.
• Communicate with parents on student progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and deliver instruction.
• Maintain classroom order following policy and guidelines.
• Supervise students before/after school and at activities.

Skills

Music instruction

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Family communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Virginia teaching license

Job description

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply - we would like for you to consider joining us.

General Description

This is for the 2027-28 school year.

Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by CCPS. Assists students in learning knowledge and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students.
• Plans, teaches and assesses.
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
• Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).
• Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.
• Communicates regularly with parents.
• Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Performs other duties as established by School Board Policy.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Budgetary Responsibility

May vary according to level.

Report Preparation

NA

Equipment Operation

Operation of computer, LCD and copy machine. Handling of music equipment; may include risers, pianos, auxiliary classroom equipment.

Contacts

• Teachers, regular classroom, and instructional assistants - daily
• Building Administrator and parents - regularly

Work Direction

NA

Supervision

NA

Decision Making

Performs majority of functions independently.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities

NA

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to lift, support, handle or feel objects, tools, equipment and/or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a public school. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Qualifications

Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction. Working knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning. Demonstrated ability to instruct students in the developmental and technical aspects of music to evaluate and assess music ability in students and to direct, schedule, and coordinate music activities in the school community.

Additional Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree required. Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Music.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$57,226.69 - $87,774.05

Hours Per Day

8

Days Per Year

200

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.