Instrumental Music Teacher School Year 2026-2027

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHER (4-12) - SCHOOL YEAR

NOTICE OF VACANCY
November 26, 2025

POSITION: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHER (4-12) - SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION:

To Be Determined

REPORTS TO:

School Principal

Education, Certification And Experience
At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

• A Maryland Professional Eligibility Certificate, Standard Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional Certificate in the appropriate field of education; or
• A Maryland Conditional Degree Certificate as outlined in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
At the time of application, the candidate must have:

• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, and community.
• Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed.

Essential Job Functions, Responsibilities, And Duties

• Creates a classroom environment that makes space for student voice, student agency, and is intellectually and socially safe for learning.
• Develops classroom routines and rituals to support a culture of learning and utilizes a balance of proactive evidence‑based strategies to manage conflict and redirect negative behavior.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Plans and prepares lessons individually and collaboratively aligned with Calvert County curricula that outlines clear learning goals, assignments, and instructional materials that promote physical, mental and social development.
• Incorporates research‑based strategies, evidence‑based practices, and instructional technology within the learning process.
• Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials aligned to Calvert County curricula that meets the needs of every student regardless of their background, ability, or social‑economic status.
• Monitors and evaluates student progress and outcomes using feedback and appropriate formative and summative assessment techniques.
• Prepares, administers, and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results.
• Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, cultural responsiveness, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections.
• Plans purposeful assignments for instructional assistants and volunteers.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
• Confers with parents and students regarding academic, social‑emotional, and behavioral progress of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher‑parent or teacher‑student conferences as necessary.
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and professional learning sessions.
• Supervises students in a variety of school‑related settings.
• Serves on special committees.
• Attends special events such as open house and registration nights.
• Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
• Works flexible hours as necessary.
• Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
• Maintains regular, on‑time attendance.

Other Duties (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned by the school principal or designee. The position includes an Extra Duty Extra Pay contract and stipend.

Physical Demands Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.

Unusual Demands May be subject to a flexible work schedule.

FLSA Status Exempt.

Terms of Employment Ten (10) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools salary schedule for teachers. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll…