Elementary Music Teacher

Campus Description

Type of School: Open-enrollment public charter school for grades K‑12, located in Georgetown, Texas.

Year Opened: August 2009.
First Graduating Class: May 2012.

Enrollment Totals: Elementary 550;
Middle 550;
High 550.

Student Features: Small class‑size caps (K‑5: 125, 6‑8: 150, 9‑12: 175); AP, honors, and Dual Credit courses; AVID‑designated; blended learning with technology; 53 acre campus; UIL member; first charter in Austin offering athletics, academics, and performing arts. Accredited by Texas Education Agency.

Student Body Profile: 100 % college‑bound; 80 % from Round Rock & Georgetown, 20 % from surrounding areas.

School Ideal: Citizen. Scholar. Athlete.

Mascot: Gators.

Title: Elementary Music Teacher

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $57,000 – $70,222 per annum

Work Days: 187

Location: Gateway College Prep School, Georgetown, Texas

Provide students with rigorous learning activities and experiences in elementary music to develop competencies and skills for success in elementary education.

• Collaborate with campus and district staff to determine instructional goals and serve all student needs.
• Use varied instructional strategies, materials, and technology that address diverse learning styles.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Communicate accurately and clearly to students, parents, and colleagues.
• Leverage technology to strengthen teaching and learning.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Provide instruction that accommodates students’ IEP requirements.
• Create a safe, conducive classroom environment for physical, social, and emotional development.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Report and communicate student progress to parents.
• Resolve parent/student issues and concerns promptly.
• Model positive behavior for students.
• Manage student behavior in line with the Student Code of Conduct.
• Assist in monitoring students and ensuring a safe campus by reporting duty assignments as directed by the principal.
• Attend campus events and extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Participate in all continuing professional development and relevant ARD meetings.
• Compile, maintain, and submit required reports, records, and documents.
• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and collaborate on program improvement.
• Promote and contribute to campus‑wide initiatives, including AVID.
• Protect confidentiality of students and families.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Support the mission and vision of the campus and district.
• Adhere to campus and district policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal and state laws, including State Board of Education and local board policy.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Successful completion of student teaching or comparable experience at a recognized postsecondary institution.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies for teaching elementary music.
• Strong curriculum development skills and integrating technology into daily instruction.
• Design, develop, and implement subject‑area curriculum based on best practices.
• Provide effective and innovative learning experiences at a college‑preparatory level.
• Create an inviting, stimulating learning environment and develop positive relationships with students.
• Perform duties that involve walking, sitting, standing, indoor and outdoor activities, and some lifting.
• Maintain general physical and emotional health to perform duties effectively.
• Regularly lift and carry 1–25 pounds.
• Handle high levels of mental alertness and stress tolerance.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements for elementary music (EC‑6).

• Salary range: $57,000 – $70,222 annual.
• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Telehealth services.
• Basic life, term life, permanent life, and accident insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 403(b) and 457(b) investment plans.
• Health savings and flexible spending account options.
• Critical illness and cancer insurance.
• Legal services.