Band Teacher - SKMS (2025-2026 School Year)

HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:

Music Teacher - Secondary

Reports to:

Principal Middle

Contract:

200 Days

Salary Scale:

Teacher Salary Scale

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Revised:

4/20/21 6/2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

The music teacher is responsible for teaching instrumental music classes and general music classes to students in grades 6-8 using state and national standards as a basis for a creative curriculum. This educator ensures that students engage in enjoyment appreciation understanding creation and performance of music through a variety of planned experiences which could include listening creating singing performing responding and connecting to and through music. In addition this educator performs other duties directly related to this job description as defined and in conjunction with the building principal and curriculum specialist and leads the staff of the school in the improvement and appreciation of music for the school community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience training and/or certification in Music Education. Piano education music technology and/or strings education is preferred.
2. Holds an appropriate Virginia Teaching License or is working toward a valid Virginia Teaching License
3. Effectively demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions and possesses a
4. Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
5. Familiarity with equity and inclusion frameworks. Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Respects the worth dignity and individual differences of others.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present to diverse audiences to foster professional relationships and express and/or exchange ideas.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills.
8. Proficiency in the use of a variety of office/instructional equipment and technology with experience using Microsoft Office Google Workspace and email.
9. Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students teachers administrators and the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches skills in music literacy performance understanding/appreciation creation and exploration in music to students in grades 6-8 in alignment with state and national standards.
2. Plans executes and implements a balanced music curriculum and organizes class time so that preparation and instruction can be accomplished.
3. Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the music curriculum to the needs of
4. each student. Encourages students to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible through local district and statewide organizations and experiences.
5. Utilizes diverse repertoire through the curriculum of all types of music literature including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages cultures skill levels and interests of all students.
6. Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music and musical equipment to minimize loss
7. or damage.
8. Evaluates each students musical growth performance and musical understanding. Assesses each
9. individuals contribution through formative formal and performance based assessment.
10. Engages with division music educators to ensure a comprehensive K-12 music education for all students.
11. Additional Related Duties/Responsibilities:
12. Selects appropriate curriculum through music books and instructional aids to enhance learning and requisitions for instructional supplies as necessary.
13. Cooperation with building principal and staff in providing musical programs for the school and community. Examples include but are not limited to school assemblies open house parent meetings and evening performance programs.
14. Communicates with parents students and school staff on individual students progress. Takes all industry standard precautions to protect students staff equipment materials and facilities.
15. Maintains appropriate state licensure; assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep materials supplies and skills up-to-date.
16. Follows appropriate safety procedures and properly maintains equipment.
17. Actively participates in and attends all required meetings.
18. Maintains confidentiality when appropriate.
19. Complies with and supports school division policies regulations procedures and the HCPS Strategic Plan.
20. Effectively performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Light work lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Regular travel throughout the school and effectively interact with students staff and community members. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities; and subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Regular contact with staff members and students is required. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of administrative personnel.

The above is intended to describe the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties responsibilities and requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet the demands of this position.