Elementary Music Teacher

This is an instructional position with responsibility for establishing music as a vital living experience in the

life of each child.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, in cooperation with principals and curriculum specialists, a program, which includes the county

objectives of music education K-5.

• Plans with involved principals the schedules of appropriate use of music teacher’s time, based on

school enrollments.

• Guides the student to enjoy, appreciate and interpret music in his/her daily life.

• Encourages and assists the student to acquire skills in music through a series of sequential

experiences.

• Encourages the student to develop his/her own creativity by providing opportunities for creativity in

each experience area.

• Encourages and promotes the coordination of music with other subject areas in the elementary

curriculum.

• Determines the materials to be used in instruction and plans the best methods for presenting them.

• Assists in planning, preparing, and presenting programs, field trips, and festivals for the individual

school or on area or county levels.

• Evaluates the student’s performance in music.

• Plans in-depth experiences for special groups or individuals based on student needs.

• Assists the principal and staff in inventorying, organizing, ordering, and caring for music materials and

equipment.

• Meets on a regular basis with the Supervisor, PK-12 Performing Arts for purpose of staff development

and improvement of curriculum.