Teacher, Traveling Vocal​/General Music, Grades 3-8

Teacher, Traveling Vocal and/or General Music, Grades 3-8  School Year)

Location:

All sites.

Date available:

07/01/2026.

• California credential to teach vocal and/or general music in public schools.
• Bachelor's degree with music major or minor desirable.
• Ability to teach vocal music.
• Ability to play accompanying instrument such as piano and/or guitar and sing.
• Ability to motivate children to perform in vocal and/or general music.

To develop appreciation of the art of music as part of general culture; to teach techniques of vocal music expression; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of music; to develop knowledge and skills in listening and reading music; to meet goals established in the District's Course of Study and Curriculum Guide in relation to specific needs of all students.

• Plans instructional objectives for assigned grade level or subject area consistent with Course of Study and Curriculum Guide which meet District's and school's educational goals; objectives established by October 15 of each year in cooperation with Visual and Performing Arts administrator, site principal, and other staff members.
• Creates classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to maturity and interest of students; participates with staff in establishing and maintaining effective learning climate within school; develops reasonable and specific rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in classroom in fair and just manner.
• Analyzes learning capacity of students and provides for their needs; plans balanced music program and organized class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within allotted time.
• Guides learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear performance objectives as listed in Course of Study and Curriculum Guide for music for all lessons, projects, and to communicate these objectives to students.
• Instructs students in citizenship specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of school district.
• Makes referral to principal on students who demonstrate severe unsocial behavior patterns.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals and music performances.
• Maintains weekly records and evaluates each student's musical growth and performance, assessing each individual's contribution to performance of group; confers with colleagues, students, and parents regarding student progress as needed; assigns citizenship and scholarship marks.
• Builds positive relationships with staff and parents through back-to-school events, open house, classroom visitations, conferences, written communication, and work samples.
• Provides musical programs for school productions, parent-teacher groups, District honor concerts and civic functions and rating festivals.
• Plans, rehearses, and directs students in musical programs for school and community; applies knowledge of District procedures and limitations set on performance.
• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt curriculum to needs of each student.
• Controls storage and use of school-owned property; tunes pianos at least once a year.
• Selects and requisitions books, sheet music, musical instruments and instructional aids and supplies; maintains required inventory records.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems; makes referrals as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations including lesson schedule, attendance reports, Reports to Parents and annual report.
• Assists upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Supervises students outside of classroom such as assemblies, and extra-curricular activities and fire and other emergency drills.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service meetings, curriculum development and materials evaluation.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by District and/or self-selected growth activities related to music.
• Participates cooperatively with Visual and Performing Arts administrator and site principal to develop method to be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines.
• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary: $59,232–$122,012 annually (182 day). Max salary includes educational stipends.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures, and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable.

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