Elementary School Music Teacher- General Music, Beginning Band and Choir

Location: Clatskanie

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Music - General Music, Beginning Band and Choir

Date Posted:
6/12/2026

Location:
Clatskanie Elementary School

Date Available:
08/24/2026
Job Title: Music Teacher
- General Music, Beginning Band and Choir

Reports To: Building Administrator

Classification: Certified

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: CEA

Compensation: Depends on Experience

GENERAL DUTIES

The music teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students in all K-12 music classes. The teacher also performs instructional and related duties as they pertain to the state and district standards in music education. The music teacher must perform duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract. The teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A valid State of Oregon Teaching License appropriate for the position

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from an accredited institution

The ability to follow oral and written instructions

The ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds

The ability to work harmoniously with others

Proficient oral and written communication skills in English

Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications

The ability to learn new automated systems as they are brought online by the District

Possess the musical skills and knowledge to teach the required curriculum

Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

B. Annually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-date

C. Follow site and/or District protocol for reporting absences

D. Maintain current licenses and/or certificates required for the position

E. Utilize the District's electronic systems and applications related to the job

F. Have a thorough understanding of the requirements related to state and district standards in music education

Be capable of developing course goals related to state and district standards in music education

Use techniques and introduce appropriate methods of teaching that enable all students to meet the state and district benchmarks for music education

G. Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods

Differentiate instruction to promote high levels of achievement

Individualize techniques and methodologies appropriate to student ability

Use adopted district curriculum and appropriate supplementary materials

H. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction

Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes

Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes

Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly

I. Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning

Develop written rules of classroom management aligned with the school wide behavior plan

Implement, communicate and post rules for classroom behavior

Provide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settings

J. Prepare effectively for instruction

Prepare daily standards based lesson plans

Provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectives

K. Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students

Establish written grading standards clearly aligned with District and school practices and incorporate a variety of graded activities

Assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents

L. Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships

Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy and consideration

Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students and parents

Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members

M. Provide documentation of student's progress

Communicate ongoing, timely, and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents and appropriate staff members

Maintain appropriate records of student performance

N. Build motivation and interest in learning

Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area related to music education

Maintain a current awareness of engaging musical activities

O. Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development

Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development

Identify and request to attend professional development and trainings

Participate in District sponsored inservice offerings appropriate to assignment

P. Be involved in student activities promoting school culture outside of your regular classroom, i.e., assemblies, "informances", concerts, field trips, and programs

Q. Oversee activities related to musical group performances and trips

Meet with parent booster club as needed

Plan concert programs,…