Music Teacher (K-12)
Job Description
- Position Type : High School Teaching / Music - Vocal
- Date Posted : 8 / 18 / 2025
- Location : Albuquerque School of Excellence
- Date Available : 09 / 02 / 2025
Position : Teacher (Music, Classroom, Grades K-12)
Salary Schedule : ASE Teacher Salary Schedule
Position Purpose :
Under the general supervision of the Administration, to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a safe and optimal learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential.
Essential Functions :
Develops and administers music school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.Understands and supports the mission, vision, and values of Albuquerque School of Excellence.Develop student understanding and appreciation of the art of music, including listening to a wide range of musical genre, periods, and styles. Develop a balanced music program and lessons.Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.Documents teaching and student progress / activities / outcomes and provides feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures while instructing students in the principles of responsible citizenship, character, and sense of community in the classroom.Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies.Attends department, grade-level, school, district, and parent meetings.Participates and adheres to district and campus professional development sessions and requirements.Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.Prepares required reports on students and activities.Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.Takes daily attendance.Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with parents, students, and community members. Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.Supports Social and Emotional Learning for students.Models ASE core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Empathy (RISE) for students through words and actions in the classroom.Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Performs other duties necessary to school function and operations as assigned.Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of curriculum and instructionAbility to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with all levels of management, students, and parentsAbility to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of workAbility to use computer including software, database used by district, spreadsheet, and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.Ability to analyze data.Qualifications : Certification / License : NMPED Teachers Certification / License (or Alternative Licensure) in K-8, 5-8 or 6-12 with Endorsement in assigned subject (Music) Education : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment. A Master’s Degree is preferred. Experience : Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level(s) a plus.
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