Music Teacher

Position Information

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Music - Orchestra
• Date Posted: 1/15/2026
• Date Available:
  
  07/23/2026

Teacher - General Music, Choir, Orchestra, with Music Appreciation

10 Months

Certified Salary Determination Chart

Develops and implements the music curriculum program consistent with district educational goals and objectives.

• Observes and monitors control of students' behavior in the classroom, playground, field trips, lunchroom, library, school buses, and other areas.
• Establishes, maintains, and promotes a classroom atmosphere that ensures the emotional and physical safety and well‑being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self‑worth, self‑discipline, cooperation, consideration, and responsibility.
• Assess student needs, develop, implement, and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials. Modify instruction of program to meet the needs of each child.
• Plan, organize, and display classroom materials, space, and time appropriate to curricular activities.
• Utilize and implement classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment. Utilize positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum. Implement instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
• Evaluate written materials to include written assignments and tests. Analyze and evaluate student progress and course curriculum.
• Evaluate the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs. Ensure parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom.
• Inform parents of student progress. Advise parents of instructional methods that may assist student. Inform parents of school activities.
• Participate as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with district and school education objectives.
• Notify site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics that vary from the norm. Collaborate with specialists to assist students.
• May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.
• Order classroom supplies and instructional materials.
• And other duties as assigned.

• Valid Arizona teaching certification;
• Highly Qualified, as defined by Federal Standards, in the subject in which you are to teach;
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and state certification requirements will be accepted.

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 the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
• Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
• Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures.