Elementary Music Teacher

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching / Music Date Posted: 7/8/2026 Location: Horn Lake Intermediate Title: Regular Education Teacher Department: School Level (Elementary, Middle and Secondary) Reports to: Building Principal Major Functions To provide a safe classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for college and career readiness in accordance with each student's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members. Duties and Responsibilities Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. Plans lessons that meet the diversity of students' backgrounds, cultures, skills, learning levels, language proficiencies, interests, and special needs. Selects instructional goals that incorporate higher level learning for all students. Plans units of instruction that are in alignment with state content standards and represents a coherent sequence of learning. Collects and organizes data from assessments to provide feedback to students and adjusts lessons and instruction as necessary. Incorporates assessments into instructional planning that demonstrate high expectations for all students. Demonstrates deep knowledge of content during instruction. Actively engages students in the learning process. Uses questioning and discussion techniques to promote higher order thinking skills. Bring multiple perspectives to the delivery of content. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning targets. Manages classroom space and resources effectively for student learning. Creates and maintains a climate of safety, respect, and support for all students. Maximizes time available for instruction. Establishes and maintains a culture of learning to high expectations. Manages student behavior to provide productive learning opportunities for all students. Engages in continuous professional learning and applies new information learned in the classroom. Demonstrates professionalism and high ethical standards; acts in alignment with the Mississippi Code of Ethics . Communicate necessary information regularly to students, parents, and/or legal guardians regarding student progress and student needs. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school procedures. Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings. Collaborates with colleagues and is an active member of a professional learning community in the school. Will assume additional duties such as, but is not limited to, bus duty, monitoring the cafeteria or hallway, serving on a committee, chaperoning an after-school activity, serving as a lead teacher or department chair, or any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned. Actively supervise and monitor students in areas and activities that take place on the way to and from school, in the classroom, in the hallways and restrooms, and during playground activities and recess, to ensure a safe school environment. Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor or superintendent. Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all Desoto County Schools' records. Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by the Principal and/or DCS. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Identify and actively monitor student growth and refer students when deemed necessary for additional support. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s). Cooperatively works with department heads. Minimum Requirements Hold a valid Mississippi Teaching License in the area hired to teach. #J-18808-Ljbffr