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Music Teacher - Elementary

RSU 09 - Mt. Blue Regional School District | Farmington, ME

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Posted Date 4/22/2025
Description
  
MT. BLUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - RSU 9

227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938 

Phone (207) 778-6571 Fax (207) 778-4160

COMMUNITY CULTURE CURRICULUM 

“Working together to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all.”

 

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Music Educåation Teacher

Elementary 

WG Mallett (grades K - 2)

Cape Cod Hill (grades K – 5)

Job Goal(s): Under the general supervision of the school Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in music education and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction when needed for music education.
  • Knowledge of elementary school music curriculum and concepts.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
  • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Certifications

  • Maine DOE Certification - 020: General Elementary Endorsement (K-8) or equivalent
Performance Responsibilities
  • Develops and administers school elementary music curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
  • Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to group instruction, and student learning.
  • Develops music lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
  • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
  • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
  • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
  • Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
  • Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
  • Selects and requisitions appropriate instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
  • Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day.
  • Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
  • Experience in music instruction preferred. 
  • Masters Degree in related area preferred.

Experience

  • Successful prior teaching experience.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.
Salary42,864.00 Annual
Job Type
Art/Music
Job Location (County)
Franklin

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