Elementary Music Teacher

TEACHER - ELEMENTARY MUSIC

Definition

A certificated person who organizes a schedule for, and works with, classroom teachers in developing a classroom music program; will organize and teach beginning and advanced classes in instrumental and/or vocal music; will develop performing instrumental music and/or choral music ensembles; acts as a resource teacher as needed.

Reports To: School Principal

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Establishes a schedule of instructional activities for each school to which assigned.

2. Helps to set up a curriculum that emphasizes the teaching of music conceptually in the three (3) educational domains:

a. Cognitive: In the development of concepts and understanding of: melody, rhythm, form, tempo, dynamics, tone color, and harmony.

b. Affective: In the development of appreciation for music through discriminating judgment, and the gradual response to music at the level of feeling.

c. Psychomotor: In the development of skills in: singing, listening, movement, and playing instruments.

3. Will give group instruction to beginning and advanced musicians and may rehearse advanced musicians.

4. Selects music to conform to the musical ability of students.

5. May maintain and make minor adjustments and repairs to musical instruments.

6. Prepares progress reports for each student instructed in a specialty instrumental or vocal area.

7. Arranges the physical environment in which lessons and rehearsals are to be conducted.

8. Maintains an inventory of, and is responsible for, district musical instruments assigned to his custody.

9. May arrange for repair of such instruments, as needed.

10. Will recruit upper grade elementary students to receive instruction in instrumental and/or vocal music.

11. Arranges for special classes to help meet the needs of students, as time permits.

12. May help the classroom teacher prepare for programs outside the normal program, as time permits.

13. Confers with the classroom teacher on individual student progress.

14. May assist the Junior High School Music teacher in the identification of prospective instrumental and/or vocal music students.

15. Submits a budget for music program.

16. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualification: Valid Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in Music: Vocal/Choral PreK-12.
Salary Range: $52,780.00-$78,247.00 (based on years of experience)