Music Teacher (K-12)
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Job Location:
Albuquerque, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Position Type:
High School Teaching/Music - Vocal - Date Posted:
8/18/2025 - Location:
Albuquerque School of Excellence - Date Available:
09/02/2025
Position: Teacher (Music Classroom Grades K-12)
Salary Schedule: ASE Teacher Salary Schedule
Position Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Administration to plan organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a safe and optimal learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential.
Essential Functions:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Qualifications:
Salary Schedule: ASE Teacher Salary Schedule
Position Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Administration to plan organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a safe and optimal learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential.
Essential Functions:
- Develops and administers music school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Understands and supports the mission vision and values of Albuquerque School of Excellence.
- Develop student understanding and appreciation of the art of music including listening to a wide range of musical genre periods and styles. Develop a balanced music program and lessons.
- Plans prepares and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
- Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational cultural and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
- Documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc.
- Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students needs.
- Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures while instructing students in the principles of responsible citizenship character and sense of community in the classroom.
- Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
- Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Attends department grade-level school district and parent meetings.
- Participates and adheres to district and campus professional development sessions and requirements.
- Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
- Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy and administrative regulations.
- Prepares require reports on students and activities.
- Assigns and grades classwork homework tests and assignments.
- Takes daily attendance.
- Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with parents students and community members. Communicates necessary information regularly to students colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
- Supports Social and Emotional Learning for students.
- Models ASE core values of Respect Integrity Service and Empathy (RISE) for students through words and actions in the classroom.
- Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students equipment materials and facilities.
- Performs other duties necessary to school function and operations as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with all levels of management students & parents
- Ability to use effective organizational interpersonal and communication skills establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
- Ability to use computer including software database used by district spreadsheet and word processing software calculator copy machine and telephone.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to analyze data.
Qualifications:
Certification/License: NMPED Teachers Certification/License (or Alternative Licensure) in K-8 5-8 or 6-12 with Endorsement in assigned subject (Music)
Education:Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment. A Masters Degree is preferred.
Experience: Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level(s) a plus.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Smartsheet
- Special Needs
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Dancing
