What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Music Teacher position at Spartanburg District 5 Schools?
POSITION : Elementary Music Teacher, 2025-2026
LOCATION : Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
QUALIFICATIONS : Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate
REPORTS TO : Building Principal
GENERAL SUMMARY :
Under general supervision assists students in learning subject matter and / or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Fulfill instructional objectives at respective school
- Fulfill, in cooperation and oversight with the District Director of Fine Arts, instruction and performance of all students at the respective school. The ensembles of the respective school will perform in all of the required yearly performances as identified in the District Five Ensemble Performance Requirements, unless excused by the principal.
- Fulfill recruiting and retention of all chorus students at the respective school
- Attend monthly music staff meetings.
- Maintain all appropriate professional memberships and affiliations, (NAfME, SCMEA) This includes attending association meetings and participating in association business.
- Administration of the local music budget at the respective school, with oversight from the principal and District Director of Fine Arts.
- Present him / herself at all times as an advocate for District Five Schools in general and the arts program in particular.
- Perform any and all duties as assigned by the principal of the respective school.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Conducts duties in a classroom environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring lifting / moving of items up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT :
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned / required.
SALARY : Teacher Salary Schedule (190 Days) plus supplement
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Statement of Non-Discrimination
Discrimination of all persons is prohibited with regard to employment and any other program or activity on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, immigrant status, English speaking status or disabling condition in District Five Schools of Spartanburg County as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended. Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services; Title IX Coordinator, Chief Administrative Officer.
