Pulaski County Schools
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Pulaski County Schools - Pulaski, VA, United States, 24301
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Position Type:
Teaching/Professional/Elementary Teacher
Date Posted:
2/19/2025
Location:
Pulaski County School Board Office
Job Description: Elementary Music Teacher 2025-2026
Position: Elementary Music Teacher
Location: Pulaski County, Virginia
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: 10 Month Teacher Scale (25-26 TBD)
Benefits: Standard Employee Benefits
Job Summary:
The Elementary Music Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive music education program for students in grades K-5. The teacher will foster a love for music through engaging lessons, performances, and activities that align with Virginia's Standards of Learning (SOLs) for music education.
Key Responsibilities:
Instruction & Curriculum Development:
Contact Information
Name:
Kimberly Clisby
Email:
kdclisby@pcva.us
Phone:
540-994-2577
Fax:
540-994-2549
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Pulaski County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability is prohibited. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Teaching/Professional/Elementary Teacher
Date Posted:
2/19/2025
Location:
Pulaski County School Board Office
Job Description: Elementary Music Teacher 2025-2026
Position: Elementary Music Teacher
Location: Pulaski County, Virginia
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: 10 Month Teacher Scale (25-26 TBD)
Benefits: Standard Employee Benefits
Job Summary:
The Elementary Music Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive music education program for students in grades K-5. The teacher will foster a love for music through engaging lessons, performances, and activities that align with Virginia's Standards of Learning (SOLs) for music education.
Key Responsibilities:
Instruction & Curriculum Development:
- Develop and deliver engaging music instruction that aligns with Virginia SOLs and district curriculum.
- Teach fundamental music skills, including rhythm, melody, harmony, and notation.
- Introduce students to various musical genres, cultures, and historical periods.
- Implement movement, singing, instrument playing, and creative expression in lessons.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment.
- Set clear expectations for student behavior and engagement.
- Utilize classroom management strategies that promote respect, responsibility, and creativity.
- Assess student progress through formal and informal methods and provide feedback to students and parents.
- Plan and direct student performances, such as concerts, assemblies, and special events.
- Organize and lead extracurricular music programs (e.g., choir, ensemble, or recorder club).
- Support school-wide events and initiatives that involve music.
- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, administrators, and parents to integrate music into the broader curriculum.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.
- Stay current with best practices in music education and pedagogy.
- Bachelor's degree in Music Education or a related field.
- Valid Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Music Education (PreK-12).
- Experience teaching elementary music preferred.
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- Proficiency in playing and teaching a variety of musical instruments.
- Ability to create an engaging, inclusive, and culturally responsive music program.
- School-based position with typical hours following the academic calendar.
- Some evening or weekend commitments for concerts and events.
- Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, moving equipment, and engaging in active teaching methods.
Contact Information
Name:
Kimberly Clisby
Email:
kdclisby@pcva.us
Phone:
540-994-2577
Fax:
540-994-2549
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Pulaski County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability is prohibited. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.