Music Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary/Middle School Teaching/Music

Date Posted:
9/28/2026

Location:
Lamar Elementary School
Role: MUSIC TEACHER - ELEMENTARY

The job of Music Teacher - Elementary was established for the purpose/s of teaching music education, music appreciation, instrumental, and/or vocal music to elementary students. To help students grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing, moving to music, playing of instruments, etc. This job was also established to assist in facilitating student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing school system approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress expectations, goals, etc.

Salary Schedule: Paid on the Certified Pay Schedule, based on degree and teaching experience.

Education and Experiences :

Education: Bachelor's degree in job related area


Equivalency: None Specified

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired Certificates & Licenses : Valid teacher's license with appropriate endorsement acceptable to the state of Tennessee Department of Education.

Required Testing : Pre-employment Physical Exam

Clearances : Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance


Continuing Education/Training: Maintain state license requirements


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches skills in music understanding/appreciation, harmony, explorations in music in both general and choral music.
• Introduces technical musical concepts such as beat, rhythm and pitch.
• Introduces students to scales, musical notation, the art of singing, different types of musical instruments, and different styles of music.
• Exposes students to musical scales, musical notation, the art of singing, different types of musical instruments and different styles of music.
• Instructs students about the history of music, as well as introducing the music of many legendary musicians and composers.
• Plans/executes a balanced music program and organizes class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the music curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Encourages students to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible.
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students.
• Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
• Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as needed.
• Evaluates each pupil's musical growth, performance, and musical understanding.
• Selects appropriate music, books and instructional aides to enhance learning and requisitions musical instruments and instructional supplies as necessary.
• Cooperates and coordinates with the building principal and staff in providing musical programs for school assemblies, open houses, parent meetings, seasonal programs etc.
• Sings or plays a musical instrument to demonstrate musical scales, tones, and rhythm.
• Conducts group rehearsals and instructs and coaches members in their individual parts, in fundamentals of musicianship and ensemble performance.
• Maintains effective, developmentally appropriate student management techniques in all settings.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, school-wide assemblies, field trips, extracurricular activities, etc.).
• Maintains positive and supportive communication with all district music teachers.
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows evidence of planning upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.).
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress.
• Directs student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers. Maintains a high level of personal integrity and strong work ethic.
• Assumes the responsibility of having regular and timely attendance.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and training.
• Assumes responsibility for knowing and following the safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job. Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the benefit of and in the best interest of students in the academic areas, athletics, special programs, extra-curricular activities, etc.
• Follows all board policies, school system rules and administrative regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to employee, student, and parent records/information and procedures according to legal and system guidelines such as the Employee Handbook.
• Reports immediately, as required by law, to the appropriate agency(ies) and the principal or other persons designated by the school system, incidents of actual or suspected child abuse, actual or suspected child sexual abuse.
• Reports immediately, as required by law or school policy, to the appropriate agency(ies) and/or the principal or other persons designated by the school system, incidents involving unlawful student possession of weapons or drugs or fighting on school property.
• Responds in a prompt and professional manner to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, students, parents, administrators, boosters, etc.).
• Responds to emergency situations and safety concerns as necessary and directs appropriate personnel for resolution.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 50 lbs., or the weight of an average child, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

• Pushing and/or pulling
• Climbing
• Stooping and/or kneeling
• Reaching
• Talking
• Hearing
• Seeing

TEMPERAMENT (Personal traits):

• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity.
• Adaptability to dealing with students.
• Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.

• Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments.
• Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.
• Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers rapidly and accurately.
• Form perception: To make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures.
• Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same color.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Normal Working Environment.


GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.