Elementary Music Teacher

Elementary Music Teacher (26-27 school year)

Georgetown County School District, McDonald Elementary – Georgetown, South Carolina

Job : 5709847

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 13, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 24, 2026

Job Title: Elementary Music Teacher

Supervisor: Building Principal or other appropriate School Administrator

FLSA: Exempt

Terms of Employment: 190 Days

Job Summary: Planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both academic and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher from an accredited college or university
• Certification as required by the state of South Carolina in the field of assignment (Music)
• Alternatives may be considered at the discretion of the district administration

Essential Duties:

• Develop students’ music appreciation and skills via standards‑based instruction
• Instruct students to improve music appreciation and musical skills (e.g., voice and instrumentation) via standards‑based instruction
• Demonstrate musical instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Model instruction integrating core content areas with Music in day‑to‑day instruction
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop lesson plans
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare the classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Provide for the care and protection of school property
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress
• Provide guidance to students that will promote educational development
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development
• Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures
• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate
• Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject areas as initiated by the school or district
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians

Other Duties: Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; visual, auditory, and speech requirements for normal classroom levels; ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment: Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment; occasional work related community settings or study trips may be required.

Salary Scale: Salary based on years of experience and degree level. Salary information

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: GCSD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• Scott Batton
• 2018 Church St
• Georgetown, South Carolina 29440
• Phone:
• Email: SBatton.sc.us