Applicants must hold a valid Mississippi educator license with endorsement code: 166.  

 

Job Title: Teacher/Music

Reports to: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Contract Days: 187 Days

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

To develop in each pupil an appreciation of the art of music as part of general culture; to teach techniques of vocal and/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. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Possess proper certification and current licensure for position as required by the Mississippi Department of Education 

Hold at least a valid Class “A” Certificate issued by the Mississippi State Department of Education and endorsed in the field of instruction to which he/she is assigned 

Have met other qualifications and requirements as established by the school district 

ESSENTIALS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Works closely with administration and staff to develop an appropriate instructional program 

Teaches skills in music appreciation, harmony, explorations in music and in instrumental music (band, orchestra, instrumental ensemble) and/or choral music (chorus, choir, choral ensemble) to 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 music performances 

Develops instructional lessons comparable with teaching assignment and consistent with adopted curriculum 

Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students 

Prepares written plans for each day’s lessons 

Establishes appropriate plans for substitute teachers 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 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 talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.