What are the responsibilities and job description for the ML Elementary Music Teacher position at Meadowlark Elementary School - ML?
ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHER (2025-2026 school year)
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements - must have one or more of the following Kansas Teaching License endorsements:
- Music PRK-12
- Instrumental Music K-12
- Vocal Music K-12
- Music K-12
- Elem Ed K-6 or K-9
Skills Required
- Excellent communication skills
- Creative; self-starter; multi-task oriented
- Time management skills
- Adaptable and dependable
- Able to work cooperatively and productively as team member
- Understands State’s Music Standards and curriculum in order to teach music, music history, music appreciation, rhythm, notation, basic instrumentation, music performance, vocal and instrumental
General Expectations
- Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform responsibilities without necessity of close supervision.
- Ability to effectively communicate with the school district community.
- Ability to meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to maintain a generally positive attitude.
Functions and Responsibilities
Basic
- Support the philosophy and mission of USD 250.
- Support the value of education.
- Comply with the privacy rights of students.
- Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.
- Communicate effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
- Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
- Maintain accurate filing systems.
- Ensure that all activities conform to district, state, and federal guidelines.
- React to change productively.
- Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
- Must be willing to identify and address the specific needs of children and be willing to provide a classroom environment that promotes the success of all children.
Specific Functions
- Facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
- Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
- Work effectively with community organizations.
- Plan and implement effective lessons, using time, materials and resources effectively.
- Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
- Display a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
- Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide individual differences.
- Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
- Establish and maintain a positive climate for learning through appropriate classroom management.
- Maintain current curriculum and instructional practices.
- Coordinate and supervise at least two music performances (primary K-3 and intermediate grades 4-5).
- Attend and assist when necessary with school events such as musical programs, athletics, student recognition ceremonies, graduation and open house.
- Obtain advance approval of the Principal for all activities and expenditures.
- Other duties as assigned by Principal, or other Administrative Staff
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions
- Level 3 – Medium Work
- Exerting 20 - 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly
- This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions.
- The work is performed indoors and outdoors year-round
- Extended periods of sitting and/or standing.
- Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.
- Must work in noisy, and crowded environments.
Salary : $45,100