Music Teacher; Grades 6-8 - North Middle School

Music Teacher (Grades 6-8) - North Middle School

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Position of Music Teacher for grades 6-8 at North Middle School in Henderson, Kentucky. This role involves delivering music instruction, maintaining classroom management, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in school activities.

• Utilize a variety of materials and activities to facilitate lesson objectives.
• Achieve a high rate of time on task and engage students in instructional involvement.
• Demonstrate a caring attitude toward students.
• Use effective questioning techniques in instruction.
• Incorporate motivational strategies when working with students.
• Monitor student learning continuously and assume responsibility for current student progress.
• Address classroom behavior and promote a positive student-teacher relationship.
• Comply with all board and school building policies and procedures.
• Work within the philosophical framework of the school board, building, and departmental assignments.
• Attend all regular and special faculty meetings, except when excused.
• Engage in curriculum research, study groups, and professional development without compromising classroom work.
• Maintain a professional appearance while employed by the board of education.
• Show mastery of written and spoken English.
• Prepare lesson plans directly related to teaching objectives and keep them accessible to substitute teachers.
• Practice a friendly, cooperative attitude with students, colleagues, parents, and superiors.
• Share responsibilities in extended school activities and participate in community affairs.
• Show concern for academic and social welfare of students.
• Maintain a neat, orderly classroom conducive to learning.
• Adjust instruction to match student capabilities.
• Assist students in making up missed work due to legitimate absences.
• Use acceptable discipline methods in line with school policies.
• Understand all sides of a problem before administering discipline.
• Serve as a positive role model, avoiding prejudice against individuals or minority groups.
• Welcome opportunity to discuss student progress with parents and guardians in an open-minded, courteous manner.
• Respect parents/guardians rights and cooperate in student welfare.
• Maintain high standards of conduct and professionalism to uphold the dignity of the profession.
• Improve professional skills through committees, workshops, and organizations.
• Accept outside employment only if it does not interfere with duties or professional reputation.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the administration.

• Kentucky teaching certification in the appropriate subject area.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Physical capacity to perform job duties.
• Completion of TB risk assessment.
• State or national criminal background check, child abuse notification check, and drug screening.

Salary commensurate with years of teaching experience and rank. Salary schedule can be viewed at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Scheduled for 185 days during the 2026-27 school year.

Henderson County Schools is an equal opportunity employer.