What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Music Teacher position at Lamar County School District?
Position Type : Elementary School Teaching / Music - Vocal
Date Posted : 3 / 5 / 2025
Location : Purvis Lower Elementary
Date Available : 07 / 01 / 2025
Closing Date : 03 / 12 / 2025
Job Title : Elementary Music Teacher, Grades Prek-2nd Grade, 2025-2026 - Purvis Lower ElementaryReports to :
PrincipalReceives Guidance From :
Principal, Lead Teacher, AdministrationOvertime Status :
Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulationsJob Purpose : A teacher in the Lamar County School District is expected to help students learn required subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able andresponsible men and women. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties and Responsibilities : Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by PrincipalPlan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the studentsLessons are aligned to standards and represent a coherent sequence of learningLessons have high levels of learning for all studentsAssist students in taking responsibility for learning and monitors student learningProvide multiple ways for students to make meaning of contentManage a learning-focused classroom community; Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the studentsManage classroom space, time, and resources effectively for student learningCreate and maintain a classroom of respect for all studentsEngage in professional learning; possess a growth mindsetEstablish and maintain effective communication with families / guardiansPrepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of PrincipalEncourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behaviorGuide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to studentsEmploy a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involvedImplement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectivesAssess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as assignedIdentify and report the possibility of learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as requiredTake necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilitiesMaintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulationAssist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just mannerMake provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable termsPlan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate the job performanceStrive to maintain and improve professional competence by participation in training sessions and classesAttend staff meetings and serve on staff committeesMaintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable useUndergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy proceduresMaintain confidentialityRegular, timely / dependable, in person attendance is an essential function of this positionPerform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy, state, or federal guidelinesRead, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district policies and applicable procedures and protocols as established by LCSD, and Mississippi Educator Code of ConductDirect musicals for each grade level throughout the school yearQualifications : Education Level :
Bachelor's degree in Education or higherCertification :
Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential or valid emergency certification issued by the state of Mississippi Educational BoardRequired Endorsements : 165 or 166Other Requirements :
Required references and background checkPhysical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
Note : This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Terms of Employment : Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County Board of Education
Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Mississippi Department of Education and the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.