Teacher: Music (General)

Job Description

Title Code:

Teacher: Music

This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.

JOB SUMMARY
Teaches individuals or groups instrumental or vocal music, K-12. Evaluates student's interests, aptitudes, temperament, and individual characteristics to determine suitable instrument for beginner. Instructs students in basic harmony and melody and provides individual music lessons. Conducts orchestra rehearsals and coaches members in their individual orchestra parts. Instructs and trains choral groups in fundamentals of musicianship and ensemble singing. Leads orchestra and choral groups in regular and special performances for school programs, community activities, concerns and festivals. Bilingual and biliterate in targeted language may be required depending on assignment. Virtual experience may be required based on assignment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, prepares and presents lesson plans, assignments, and instructional materials to students in an appropriate fashion.
  
• Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
  
• Lectures, demonstrates and uses audio-visual teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
  
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and the emotional development of children.
  
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
  
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by Board Policy/Administrative Regulation.
  
• Prepares, administers and corrects tests, and records results.
  
• Counsels pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise.
  
• Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
  
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings; and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods. Serves on special committees.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

• One (1) year experience with virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, Learning Management Systems, and video conferencing tools if assigned to Virtual Academy required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of materials in field of specialization. Knowledge of current trends and research in field of specialization.
  
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively.
  
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with students, staff and parents.
  
• Knowledge of and proficiency in technical areas of instruction.
  
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
  
• Ability to travel to/from Maryland Sites as necessary at the expense of the employee is required for in-person appearances at various intervals throughout the duration of the school year.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Language Requirements

• Bilingual/Biliterate If assigned to bilingual program, required to be bilingual and biliterate in targeted language. Otherwise, bilingual and biliterate in target language preferred.

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
  
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
  
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
  
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
  
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
  
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
  
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

Travel Requirements

• N/A

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:
9/1/2025

Established Date:
1/1/2015

Title Code:
C21879

Title:
TEACHER: MUSIC

Alternate Title:
Teacher: Music

Reports to Generic:
Principal;Principal: Virtual Academy

Reports to Specific:
PRINCIPAL; PRINCIPAL: VIRTUAL ACADEMY

ORGANIZATION

Division:
Academics

Business Unit:
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Department:
PreK-12 Programs

Negotiated Agreement:

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:
I

Days Worked:
191

FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt

Grade:

TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG05;TG06;TG07;TG10;TCL

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Essential Job:

Months Worked:
10

Hours Worked:
7.5

Job Family:
Educational Services

Sub-Function:
Teacher

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