Vocal Music Teacher K-12

Vocal Music Teacher K-12

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Tipton R-VI School District – Tipton Elementary K-5 – Tipton, Missouri

Job : 5751250

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Summary

Tipton school district is seeking a vocal music instructor for students grades K-12.

Teachers are responsible for providing direct instruction to students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning. While this position serves the entire district, we are cognizant of the teacher’s need for planning time and reasonable expectations concerning scheduling. We are open to discussing the applicant’s vision for our vocal music program and beneficial changes or restructuring. Further, this position gives the teacher the opportunity to develop kids' vocal talents over longer grade spans.

Relationships can be long‑term and meaningful.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Provide instruction to students
• Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan
• Create lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction
• Participate in building, grade‑level, and subject‑area committees
• Participate in professional development activities
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades, and discipline
• Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns
• Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team, or other student assistance teams as requested
• Implement special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs, and individual health plans
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, and harassment as directed by Board policy
• Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher
• Subject‑area teachers may have additional duties and responsibilities
• Prepare students for performances with MSHSAA and local performances

• Supervise students at all times

• Education — Minimum:
  Bachelor’s Degree
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations — Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate:
  Vocal Music

• Language — Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms, and governmental regulations and guidance
• Complete forms, write reports, and engage in written correspondence with parents
• Present information effectively and respond to questions
• Write clear and complete lesson plans
• Computation — Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Reasoning — Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting the subject matter to students
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  — Identify needs and abilities of individual students and adapt instructional methods accordingly; establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Technology — Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use; use district software for recording grades and finding student information; utilize smart boards, projectors, and other instructional technology provided by the district

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously
• Move around the…