Teacher: Music; Strings

Position: Teacher: Music (Strings)

Title Code

C21879

Approved Date

9/1/2025

Established Date

1/1/2015

Title

TEACHER: MUSIC

Alternate Title

Teacher:
Music

Reports To

Principal;
Principal:
Virtual Academy

Job Summary

Teaches individuals or groups instrumental or vocal music, K‑12. Evaluates student 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 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. 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 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

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 Organization

Division:
Academics
Business Unit:
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Department:
PreK-12 Programs

HR Job Information

Unit: I
Days Worked: 191
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
Grade: TG01;

TG02;

TG03;

TG04;

TG05;

TG06;

TG07;

TG10;

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