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Pittsburg Community Schools

Pittsburg Community Schools is hiring: ML Elementary Music Teacher in Pittsburg

Pittsburg Community Schools, Pittsburg, KS, United States, 66762

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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.