Secondary Instrumental Music Teacher

Position: Secondary Instrumental Music Teacher- 2026/27 School Year

Secondary Instrumental Music Teacher – 2026/27 School Year

Kansas City Public Schools

Secondary Teacher – Instrumental Music

Job Title Code: 00870

Salary Grade: TC01 – T06

Department: Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

Reports To: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Secondary Teacher – Instrumental Music instructs students in instrumental music within public secondary schools, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. This role involves developing and implementing curriculum, assessing student progress, and promoting a passion for instrumental music. The ideal candidate will inspire students, demonstrate expertise in instrumental techniques, and contribute to the school's musical community.

What You’ll Be Doing Instructional Delivery and Curriculum Development

• Instruct students through lectures, demonstrations, and audiovisual aids.
• Prepare course objectives and outlines following curriculum guidelines and state/school requirements.
• Assign lessons and provide constructive feedback on homework.

Student Assessment and Communication

• Administer tests to evaluate student progress and record results.
• Issue progress reports to inform parents of student achievement.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Meet with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.

Classroom Management and Student Support

• Maintain a positive and disciplined classroom environment.
• Counsel students on academic and personal adjustment issues.
• Assist students in selecting appropriate courses of study.

Professional Development and Extracurricular Involvement

• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Sponsor and assist with extracurricular activities and student organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from a four-year college or university.
• Missouri State Certification in Instrumental Music (K-12).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and/or training in current techniques and skills in teaching secondary level students.
• Teaching experience in urban schools.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% employee contribution is matched by KCPS; voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Physical Demands

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, bend, stoop, and lift at least ten pounds, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Terms of Employment

187 day calendar; 8 hrs/day, 5 days/week.

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