Music Teacher; Elementary School

Position Details

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Music

Date Posted: 07/14/2026

Date Available:

08/20/2026

Music Teacher (Elementary School)

Teaching and Learning

Receives administrative direction from the Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade

Exempt

This class is accountable for planning and providing appropriate learning experiences for students; providing an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student.

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.

None specified.

• Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement 049 Music, PK–12.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator’s license.

• Teachers in this job class must complete all State CEU requirements for re‑certification.

• Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible for instructing.
• Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques.
• Knowledge of District curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, Board of Education policies, and effective instructional practices.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies.
• Knowledge of learner outcomes.
• Knowledge of learning theory, students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective, and theories of multiple intelligences.
• Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI).
• Knowledge of the teaching/learning process.
• Some knowledge of community resources.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Human relations skills.
• Skill in classroom management and organization.
• Skill in classroom presentation.
• Skill in human relations, mediation, conflict management and interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in maintaining and developing reports.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
• Ability to apply the principles of PBIS and SRBI.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and to present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum.
• Ability to multi‑task and be flexible.
• Ability to plan and implement lesson plans based upon District and school goals, as well as the objectives, needs and abilities of students.
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology, as appropriate.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community.
• Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• May direct the work of paraprofessionals.

• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff…