Temporary Elementary Music Teacher (September 2026 - May 2027)

Tupelo Public School District; Tennessee; Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tupelo Public School District is seeking a Music Teacher to inspire students through vocal and instrumental training, develop an appreciation for music, and integrate performance with general education.

The successful candidate will hold Mississippi Educator License or equivalent, have a BA/BS, plan and direct choral and instrumental programs, assess student progress, communicate with families, and participate in district arts initiatives.

Qualifications

• Mississippi Educator License required.
• BA or BS Degree(s) required.
• Alternatives to qualifications may be acceptable.

Responsabilités

• Teaches music skills (band, orchestra, instrumental ensembles) and choral music to secondary pupils using district-approved curricula.
• Plans a balanced music program and organizes daily class time for preparation, rehearsal, and instruction.
• Evaluates pupil progress in music and communicates progress to parents and counselors.
• Maintains inventory of instruments and materials and coordinates repairs as needed.
• Supervises student behavior to maintain a productive environment for practice and performances.

Connaissances

Educator License

Bachelor's degree

Alternative qualifications

Formation

BA/BS degree

Description du poste

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Flsa Status

Exempt

Job Title

Music Teacher

Qualifications

• Mississippi Educator License
• BA or BS Degree(s) required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To

Principal

Job Goal

To develop in each pupil an appreciation of the art of music as part of general culture; to teach techniques of vocal or instrumental music expression; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of music; to develop knowledge and skills in listening to and reading music.

Performance Responsibilities

• Believes strongly that all students can learn and that teachers are responsible for structuring an educational environment in which all students can be successful.
• Teaches skills in music (band, orchestra, instrumental ensemble) and choral music (chorus, choir, choral ensemble) to secondary pupils. Utilizes course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Plans a balanced music program, and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
• Controls the storage and use of school-owned property; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances.
• Evaluates each pupil's musical growth and performance, assessing each individual's contribution to the performance of the group.
• Plans, rehearses, and directs pupils in musical programs for school and community.
• Selects and recommends the requisition of books, musical instruments, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Cooperates with the school administration in providing musical programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies, and civil functions.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities related to music.
• Participates cooperatively with the principal or his designee to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of 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 sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten month year. Salary to be established by the Board.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Reviewed By

Scott Williams

Date

9-1-22