Chesterfield County Public Schools
Teacher - Music - Elementary Job at Chesterfield County Public Schools in Cheste
Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield, VA, United States, 23838
Salary: $53,978.00 - $81,971.00 Annually
Location : Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: 200 days, 8 hours per day
Job Number: 25MusicK5
Department: Division Wide
Opening Date: 11/25/2024
Closing Date: 4/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
General Description
Note: This posting is for the 2025-2026 school year only, with an expected start date of August 1, 2025. If you are looking for a current school year position, please apply to its corresponding posting.
This is a "continuous recruit position" to build an applicant pool for all schools during the 2025-2026 academic year. As positions are available, all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered.
Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by CCPS. Assists students in learning knowledge and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens.
Essential Job Functions
May vary according to level.
Report Preparation:
NA
Equipment Operation:
Operation of computer, LCD and copy machine. Handling of music equipment; may include risers, pianos, and auxiliary classroom equipment.
Contacts:
Work Direction:
NA
Supervision:
NA
Decision Making:
Performs majority of functions independently.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:
NA
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 use hands to lift, support, handle or feel objects, tools, equipment and/or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in a public school. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Qualifications
Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction. Working knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning. Demonstrated ability to instruct students in the developmental and technical aspects of music ( k-5 ); to evaluate and assess music ability in students and to direct, schedule, and coordinate music activities in the school community.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required. Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Music PreK-12.
In addition to the on-line application, applicants who are not current CCPS teachers are required to submit:.
TranscriptsBoth undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
ReferencesApplicants must submit two (2) references as a part of their application package. Applicants with zero years teaching experience should submit references from their cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Applicants with recent teaching experience must provide references from principals and/or superintendents from all contracted teaching experiences within the past three (3) years. If experience is not within the past three (3) years, references from the last contracted work experience should be provided. Applicants without direct classroom teaching experience should submit (2) references from the current employer, including one supervisory reference.
Copy of Teaching licenseApplicants must submit a copy of their current or expired teaching license / educator certificate. A PDF of the applicant's licensee details page (found on state education website) is acceptable. Pending graduates should upload a letter of eligibility from their university's education department.
*Please note: Attachments must be uploaded to each application for which you apply, they do not merge from applications you have already submitted to your new application.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
To learn more details, visit our
01
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
02
Have you ever been convicted of an offense involving the sexual molestation, physical or sexual abuse or rape of anyone?
03
Have you ever been the subject of a founded case of child abuse and/or neglect?
04
Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana?
05
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding a conviction of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana, please explain the nature of the conviction(s) and the date(s) of the conviction(s).
06
Have you ever been terminated or requested to resign from a job position?
07
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding being terminated or requested to resign from a job position, please provide a brief explanation.
08
Have you ever been recommended for non-renewal of an employment contract?
09
Has your teaching license ever been revoked or suspended? If not applicable, select "No."
10
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding having your teaching license revoked or suspended, please provide a brief explanation.
Required Question
Location : Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: 200 days, 8 hours per day
Job Number: 25MusicK5
Department: Division Wide
Opening Date: 11/25/2024
Closing Date: 4/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
General Description
Note: This posting is for the 2025-2026 school year only, with an expected start date of August 1, 2025. If you are looking for a current school year position, please apply to its corresponding posting.
This is a "continuous recruit position" to build an applicant pool for all schools during the 2025-2026 academic year. As positions are available, all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered.
Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by CCPS. Assists students in learning knowledge and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens.
Essential Job Functions
- Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students.
- Plans, teaches and assesses.
- Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
- Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities and assessments.
- Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
- Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).
- Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.
- Communicates regularly with parents.
- Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.
- Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
- Performs other duties as established by School Board Policy.
- Performs other duties as needed.
May vary according to level.
Report Preparation:
NA
Equipment Operation:
Operation of computer, LCD and copy machine. Handling of music equipment; may include risers, pianos, and auxiliary classroom equipment.
Contacts:
- Teachers, regular classroom, and instructional assistants - daily
- Building Administrator and parents - regularly
Work Direction:
NA
Supervision:
NA
Decision Making:
Performs majority of functions independently.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:
NA
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 use hands to lift, support, handle or feel objects, tools, equipment and/or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in a public school. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Qualifications
Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction. Working knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning. Demonstrated ability to instruct students in the developmental and technical aspects of music ( k-5 ); to evaluate and assess music ability in students and to direct, schedule, and coordinate music activities in the school community.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required. Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Music PreK-12.
In addition to the on-line application, applicants who are not current CCPS teachers are required to submit:.
TranscriptsBoth undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
ReferencesApplicants must submit two (2) references as a part of their application package. Applicants with zero years teaching experience should submit references from their cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Applicants with recent teaching experience must provide references from principals and/or superintendents from all contracted teaching experiences within the past three (3) years. If experience is not within the past three (3) years, references from the last contracted work experience should be provided. Applicants without direct classroom teaching experience should submit (2) references from the current employer, including one supervisory reference.
Copy of Teaching licenseApplicants must submit a copy of their current or expired teaching license / educator certificate. A PDF of the applicant's licensee details page (found on state education website) is acceptable. Pending graduates should upload a letter of eligibility from their university's education department.
*Please note: Attachments must be uploaded to each application for which you apply, they do not merge from applications you have already submitted to your new application.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
- State Police Criminal History Investigation
- Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
- Tuberculosis Screening/Test
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
To learn more details, visit our
01
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
- Yes
- No
02
Have you ever been convicted of an offense involving the sexual molestation, physical or sexual abuse or rape of anyone?
- Yes
- No
03
Have you ever been the subject of a founded case of child abuse and/or neglect?
- Yes
- No
04
Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana?
- Yes
- No
05
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding a conviction of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana, please explain the nature of the conviction(s) and the date(s) of the conviction(s).
06
Have you ever been terminated or requested to resign from a job position?
- Yes
- No
07
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding being terminated or requested to resign from a job position, please provide a brief explanation.
08
Have you ever been recommended for non-renewal of an employment contract?
- Yes
- No
09
Has your teaching license ever been revoked or suspended? If not applicable, select "No."
- Yes
- No
10
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding having your teaching license revoked or suspended, please provide a brief explanation.
Required Question