High School Music Teacher​/Band Director

Position Type:
High School Teaching/ Music - Band
Date Posted: 2/8/2026

Location:

Kemper County High School

Job Title: Classroom Teacher

Qualifications:

• Certificate, license, or other legal credential required

• Degree(s) required and endorsements

• Kind and amount of prior job experience as required by the Board

• Alternatives to the above qualifications that the State Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To: Superintendent of Education, Principal, Assistant Principal, and other designated supervisors

Job Goals: To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living, for achieving success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level.

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter.
• Accommodates individual differences and learning styles.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods.
• Communicates directions clearly.
• Uses correct oral and written communication.
• Uses technology and instructional aides effectively.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning.
• Addresses the varied achievement levels of students.
• Demonstrates concern for students as individuals.
• Documents instruction based on state benchmarks.

• Mission and Goal
  • Works with the Principal and other administration to articulate and promote the school system vision of learning and teaching.
  • Sets and accomplishes goals and objectives consistent with the school system vision, mission, and goal.
  • Uses student data to identify instructional needs and displays it in the classroom or other designated areas.
  • Organizes daily, monthly, and yearly plans to facilitate learning and teaching in the schools.
  • Communicates high expectations to students and parents/guardians for learning.
  • Follows established procedures in the Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards and other applicable federal and state regulations.
  • Follows district policies applicable to the operation as established by the Board of Education.
  • Performs any other tasks as required by the Superintendent of Education or immediate supervisor.
  • Reviews, signs, and follows job description.
  • Submits daily, weekly, and other reports to the Principal or designee on progress made in meeting district and school improvement goals (Strategic Plan, School wide Plan, etc.).
  • Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner.
  • Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments.
  • Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies, and supports the school system.
  • Attends all meetings, workshops, and in-service training programs required by the school or district.
  • Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
  • Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth.
• Student Discipline
  • Follows district policies when administering student discipline for students with and without disabilities.
  • Maintains appropriate and timely communication with administration concerning disciplinary referrals and/or actions (Parent Conferences, telephone calls, etc.).
  • Maintains accurate and organized records for student discipline.
• Supervision
  • Implements the established school wide security plan.
  • Provides continuous supervision of students in classrooms, buses, recess, halls, extracurricular, etc.
• Communication
  • Uses appropriate grammar and syntax (verbal and written).
  • Communicates pertinent information from meetings, conferences, and other sources in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Provides a written organized monthly calendar for communicating with the Principal’s office, faculty, and parents.
  • Provides input into the decision‑making process where appropriate.
  • Communicates school and organizational goals throughout the school year.

• Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class.
• Uses instructional time effectively / time on task.
• Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Provides for smooth transition from one activity to another.
• Maint…