Music Teacher

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Create an environment that is conducive to learning and enhances students’ educational experience;  

• Plan and deliver vibrant, engaging, and creative lessons using curriculum and materials that are aligned with Louisiana Standards and the National Standards for Music Education;  

• Guide students in the various forms of music acquisition and expansion of students’ knowledge of the various forms of music;  

• Teach skills in music understanding/appreciation, harmony, explorations in music and choral music to elementary pupils;  

• Plan/execute a balanced music program and organize class time so preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time;  

• Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the music curriculum to the needs of each pupil.   

• Encourage students to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible;  

• Utilize a repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils;  

• Maintain care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments and equipment to prevent loss or abuse;  

• Make minor adjustments and request repairs to instruments as required;  

• Evaluate each pupil’s musical growth, performance, and musical understanding;  

• Meet those standards of performance for his/her individual teaching assignment developed by the Orleans Parish Public School System.  Those standards include the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching;  

• Adjust lesson plans to meet the needs of students in the classroom;  

• Guide the learning process of students in the classroom toward the achievement of curriculum goals set by the Orleans Parish Public School System and/or appropriate federal guidelines;  

• Assist the administration in implementing all Board policies;  

• Achieve those objectives/activities included in the Professional Growth Plan developed jointly with the principal or assistant principal as part of the accountability process mandated by the State Legislature;  

• Consult with administrator(s), colleagues, students and/or parent on a regular basis;  

• Plan and supervise purposeful tasks for paraprofessional(s) and volunteer(s) assigned;  

• Cooperate with administrator and/or department head in assessing the performance of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) assigned;  

• Serve on and participate in professional staff committees/meetings required;  

• Performs other duties as required.  

• Supervision of Students

• Supervises students in various settings including on-campus and off-campus activities, before and after school during drop-off and pick-up, within the classroom, during class transitions, recess/intermission, lunch periods, assemblies, and any other assigned times or locations to ensure their safety and well-being.

Non-Instructional Components

• Attends non-instructional activities such as faculty and staff meetings, professional training sessions, IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, back-to-school and open house events, graduation ceremonies, PGP and PIP evaluations, observations, IAP and student discipline meetings/hearings, as well as school board and committee meetings and other meetings as needed/requested.

Extracurricular Activities

• Attends meetings and functions of employee sponsored activities, groups, or clubs.

• Attends work concessions/gates as requested by Principal or designee if applicable.

Educational Background

• At least an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, and meet the requirements and expectations set in Act 99;  

• Concentration in music education or a related field strongly preferred;  

• Valid Louisiana teaching certification strongly preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• A passion for music, strong communication skills, and the ability to inspire and engage young learners; 

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; 

• Proficient in office software; 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; 

• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies; 

• The ability to keep concise records and handle sensitive information with discretion; 

• The ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups; 

• The ability to adapt to changing work priorities and maintain flexible working hours.