Music Teacher

Title

Music Teacher

Location

Norris Elementary School

Description

This individual is responsible for teaching music education to the pupils in the school. The music teacher should assist the staff of the school in the improvement and appreciation of music instruction. This person should also help pupils to advance and grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned musical experiences which include, but are not limited to : singing, moving to music, playing of instruments and listening to and researching various genres of music.

Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents and colleagues

Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents

Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies

Facilitates school-to-home communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications

Maintains confidentiality of students and students' records

Provide disabled students with accommodations as written in a plan

Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents

Complies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and board of education policies

Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled

Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline

Is punctual

Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher

Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly

Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy

Complies with conditions as stated in contract

Demonstrates professional practices in teaching

Models correct use of language, oral and written

Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content

Implements designated curriculum

Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy

Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students

Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order

Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities

Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings

Duties and Responsibilities, prescribed by Local School and System

Follows the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct for Educators as promulgated by the Georgia Professional Practices Commission to maintain a high level of ethical conduct in relationships dealing with students, with colleagues and with the public.

Complies with all school rules, regulations and expectations prescribed by the school principal or other authority at the local school level in addition to all system policies, procedures and guidelines.

Displays the proper attitude and cooperation necessary to function as an effective professional team member of the school staff; demonstrates respect for and acceptance of diverse opinions and views which may differ from one's own personal viewpoint.

Carries out other duties as may be assigned by the principal, which may include supervisory responsibilities, bus duty, hall or cafeteria monitoring, club or activity sponsorship, athletic coaching, coordinating special programs or functions, serving on committees, and so forth.

Physical demands of teaching require standing, walking around the classroom, writing on the boards, lifting at least 25 pounds, etc. approximately 90% of the day

Requirements

Minimum of bachelor degree in education with a major or emphasis in the area of assignment. Valid Georgia professional teaching certification in the assigned teaching field.(Music P-12)

Start Date

07 / 28 / 2025

Contact Angie Rogers

Phone : 706-986-4000

Fax : 706-986-4001

rogersa@mcduffie.k12.ga.us

716 North Lee Street, Thomson, GA 30824

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