Music Teacher General (Elementary) (2026-2027 SY General Pool)

Alexandria, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

The Elementary - General Music Teacher facilitates students musical success in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc. This is a Licensed Elementary 10-month 195 day Teacher position reporting to the School Principal.

Qualifications:

Education: A Bachelors Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required Masters Degree Preferred.

Certificates & Licenses: AValid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Provisional Collegiate or PostGraduate License with an endorsement in Music Education - Instrumental PreK-12 Music Education - Vocal/Choral PreK-12 or eligibility to obtain the Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement upon hiring.

Essential Functions:

Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
Administers developmental testing programs subject specific assessments etc. to assess student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; students achievements; develops methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Assesses student progress towards objectives expectations and/or goals to provide feedback to students parents and administration.
Collaborates with instructional staff other school personnel parents and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Counsels students on performance improvement health status problem-solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
Directs assistant teachers student teachers instructional assistants volunteers and/or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
Instructs students to improve their success in academic interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom playground field trips nap times etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades attendance anecdotal records etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students provide a positive learning environment and adhere to the Education Code and school policies.
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Compensation:

Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale

Clearances:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
Tuberculosis Skin Test.
Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.

Required Experience:

Job Description:The Elementary - General Music Teacher facilitates students musical success in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a...

Job Description:

Qualifications:

Education: A Bachelors Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required Masters Degree Preferred.

Certificates & Licenses: AValid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Provisional Collegiate or PostGraduate License with an endorsement in Music Education - Instrumental PreK-12 Music Education - Vocal/Choral PreK-12 or eligibility to obtain the Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement upon hiring.

Essential Functions:

Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
Administers developmental testing programs subject specific assessments etc. to assess student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; students achievements; develops methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Assesses student progress towards objectives expectations and/or goals to provide feedback to students parents and administration.
Collaborates with instructional staff other school personnel parents and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Counsels students on performance improvement health status problem-solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
Directs assistant teachers student teachers instructional assistants volunteers and/or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
Instructs students to improve their success in academic interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom playground field trips nap times etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades attendance anecdotal records etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students provide a positive learning environment and adhere to the Education Code and school policies.
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Compensation: