Elementary General Music Teacher

Position Summary

Elementary Music Teacher – Elementary School Teaching/Music (Instrumental)

Classified as Professional Staff, reports to Building Principal, located district wide, salary negotiated with Roberts Education Association. FLSA Status:
Exempt.

Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons meeting the needs of students in the elementary band/general music program and create a class environment conducive to learning and personal growth. Establish effective rapport with students, parents, staff, and community.

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans to meet individual student needs.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians by conferences, notes, phone calls, email, and newsletters.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere; identify pupil needs, make appropriate referrals, and participate in developing strategies for individual education plans.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Create a functional and organized learning environment.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Pennsylvania Music Education K-12 Certification.
• Effective interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with students, peers, and parents.
• Ability to express self clearly and concisely in oral and written communications; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
• Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and student needs and abilities.
• Well organized with good time management skills.
• Computer literate and competent with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Submit PA School Personnel Health form.
• Current Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances.

• Salary and benefits according to the negotiated agreement between the Board of School Directors and the Roberts Education Association.
• Bachelor's Degree starting $60,250;
  Master's Degree starting $65,900;
  Final salary determined by education and experience.
• According to the School District Policy Manual.

OJRSD is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming community that respects diversity and equitably informs academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity, but who will contribute to the mission of inspiring critical thinking, compassionate action, and personal success within a culture that prioritizes access, dignity, and belonging for all.

* This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee may be required to perform any other duties requested by the supervisor.