Teacher, Music - ES

Teacher, Music - ES  School Year)

Job : 5744087

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Days per Year
: 187

Min
: 62,750

Job Title
:
Electives Teacher

Reports To
:
Principal

Wage/Hour Status
:
Exempt

Pay Grade
:
Teacher Salary Scale

Primary Purpose
:
The Electives Teacher is responsible for implementing the District’s instructional program and educational philosophy in the subject area or grade level designated in accordance with District goals, policies and procedures.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited College or University
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• One year of student teaching or approved internship

Preferred

• Two years successful classroom experience

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Teach in accordance with staff assignment
• Display effective teaching practices, completing lesson plans with immediate and long-range goals, developing lessons appropriately, using time effectively, choosing appropriate materials and activities, presenting subject matter clearly and interestingly, coordinating and planning with team members, and planning with librarian to provide effective library experience for students
• Administer classroom to create an environment conducive to learning, organizing procedures for effective classroom management, organizing the assigned area efficiently, providing flexibility for individual and group activities, practicing positive discipline techniques, and maintaining a positive, accepting attitude in working with students
• Cooperate with school personnel to provide for student welfare, supervising behavior and safety of students in classes, between classes and during school-related activities on and off campus, working with counselors, administrators, parents and other staff members to place students in the most effective educational setting, instructing students in school safety and emergency drill procedures, and participating in special activities and programs provided for students and parents
• Initiate communications with parents, keeping them informed about programs, problems and student progress
• Cooperate with appropriate program directors
• Administer an appropriate record keeping system, maintaining accurate records for student evaluation and progress, attendance records, textbooks, materials, funds, parent contacts, conferences, disciplinary measures and referrals, meeting required record keeping format and timelines effectively
• Exemplify professionalism in behavior and performance, cooperating with staff and administrators, working with team leaders and principal to benefit from evaluation by using strengths and improving areas, promoting understanding of District programs and policies, remaining current in education and specific areas of instruction through literature, workshops, conferences, professional organizations and college courses, and adhering to the Texas Education Code of Ethics and supporting the District’s philosophy
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the building principal

Maintain emotional control under stress, frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type
:
Full-Time

Bachelor degree preferred.