Teacher, General Music​/Band; -8th Grades

Teacher, General Music/Band (5-8th Grades)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Title: Teacher, General Music/Band (5-8th)

Reports To: Principal

Employee Type: Full-Time, School Year Only, Salaried, Exempt

Summary: To develop students’ understanding and appreciation of the art of music, including a wide range of musical genres, periods, and styles. Identify, promote, and develop each student's talents for musical expression.

• Develop and administer music curriculum consistent with CCS goals and objectives.
• Promote a safe classroom environment conducive to individualized and small-group instruction.
• Develop a balanced music program and lessons to organize class time so students have adequate preparation, rehearsal, and instruction.
• Plan lessons and instructional materials, translating plans into learning experiences that best utilize time.
• Instruct students in choral music, teaching tone, pitch, rhythm, tempo, and harmony.
• Inspire musicianship and motivate students to stay involved with instrumental music and prepare them for advanced study.
• Utilize a repertoire of all music literature types as appropriate.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning, modify instruction to fit individual needs, including students with special needs; provide individual and small-group instruction as needed.
• Assist in planning and coordinating rehearsals and performances outside of class.
• Teach proper care and use of instruments.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping, instrument inventory, grading, and reporting for all student activities as required by CCS and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Enforce the CCS Student Code of Conduct, Uniform Code, and Computer Usage Code.
• Promote good citizenship as a role model.
• Conduct oneself according to professional, ethical principles that reflect favorably upon the individual and the school.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school and student information, progress, and records.
• Assume additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor or school administrator.
• Abide by the CCS Employee Handbook, policies, procedures, and all current PA Public School expectations.

• A four-year college degree and PA Music Education (PK‑12) Teacher Certification; if certificated in another state, obtain PA certification within a determined timeframe.
• Demonstrated competence as a classroom teacher.
• Knowledge of current music curriculum and concepts, instructional methods, and educational pedagogy.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Effective communication with students and parents.
• Engagement in self‑evaluation for professional growth.
• Experience with learning management systems;
  Schoology preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft, Google, and basic computer operations.
• Clearances:
  Criminal Background Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114), all dated within one year.
• Meets criteria for employment in a PA Public School.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Noise level moderate to loud; environment active.
• May leave the school building in various weather conditions.
• Smoke‑free/drug‑free environment.

Position includes salary and benefits as described in the CCS employee handbook and applicable PA Public School benefits.