Music/Choral Teacher 2025-2026 School Year

Posting Opens March 31, 2025 Posting Closes April 30, 2025

The Akron Board of Education announces an anticipated opening for a Music/Choral Teacher, Job Code 006, TS 380 (190 days). Starting Salary $46,608.70. Collective Bargaining Unit – AEA. This position is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/.

Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dawn Wilson, Curriculum & Instruction, Fine Arts, 330-761-3189.

QUALIFICATIONS - Required:

• Valid Ohio K-12 Music Licensure

Desired:

• Experience in and commitment to working with urban high school and middle school students, and regional professionals in a multicultural setting to produce high-quality artistic experiences
• Effective choral music program development and ensemble conducting as evidenced by Principal/Supervisor
• Demonstrates performance competence in voice and piano
• Demonstrates evidence of advanced knowledge in music theory and choral music for grades 6-12 (including OMEA solo/ensemble, vocal jazz, gospel, and choral repertoire spanning the renaissance to the contemporary era)
• Strong belief in arts integration
• Three or more years of successful teaching experience as a full-time choral director as evidenced in evaluations by principal, supervisor, or OMEA adjudication assessments
• Demonstrates organizational skills
• Willingness to attend summer in-service program prior to opening of school

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Assumes responsibility for music instruction in an individual, small group and classroom situation
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behaviors and procedures
• Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Collaborates with the other music specialists and classroom teachers to develop interdisciplinary units
• Serves as a music resource person to classroom teachers
• Works with the other music specialists on school-wide programs and projects
• Plans a program of study that meets the students’ needs and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of building administrator
• Participates in appropriate staff development
• Assists in procuring community/business partnerships
• Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents on a regular basis
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s)
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Reports to and carries out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building administrator

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Capital at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").