Vocal Music Teacher - Highland Park High School​/Eisenhower Middle School

Vocal Music Teacher
- Highland Park High School/Eisenhower Middle School

Topeka Public Schools USD 501 Highland Park High School
- Topeka, Kansas

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Job : 5739619

Final date to receive applications: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Reports To: Building Principal

Position

Purpose:

Topeka Public Schools music educators demonstrate a commitment to learning for all students by maintaining organized, student-centered classrooms, presenting content-rich and standards-based lessons and activities, meeting individual needs through assessments and data, and using a variety of instructional strategies reflective of current best practices and research.

• The minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate (applicable level-area endorsements preferred).
• A completed credential file that meets the Topeka Public School standards.
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• ESOL endorsement preferred.

While performing the duties, the employee may walk, sit, talk, and hear frequently; stand and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds; provide close, distance, and depth vision; interact with staff and meet demands from several people; be responsible for the work output of others; and on occasion, work extended hours.

• Teaches skills in music appreciation, harmony, and explorations in music
• Travels between shared feeder school site
• Plans a balanced music program and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time
• Uses various types of music literature that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils
• Oversees the storage and use of school-owned property, makes minor adjustments, and requests repairs to instruments as required
• Evaluates each pupil’s musical growth and performance
• Plans, rehearses, and directs pupils in musical programs
• Cooperates with the school administration in providing musical programs for school productions
• Modifies teaching to meet individual student needs
• Communicates high expectations to all learners
• Seeks, listens, and responds appropriately to suggestions, requests, and concerns
• Incorporates use of appropriate technology
• Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum
• Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design
• Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and student needs
• Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem solving, creativity, and flexibility
• Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction
• Uses a variety of data in making instructional decisions
• Makes students aware of assessment standards/learner expectations
• Assists students in developing self-assessment skills
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress
• Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment
• Develops, models, and practices procedures and routines
• Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and applies appropriate consequences
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
• Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching
• Treats students, patrons, and colleagues with dignity and respect
• Maintains confidentiality
• Uses monitoring techniques to facilitate learning
• Demonstrates knowledge of how subject matter/disciplines are integrated
• Demonstrates how subject matter is organized
• Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the…