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Natchez-Adams School District

2025-2026 SY Music Teacher (Strings Instructor) (603)

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Title2025-2026 SY Music Teacher (Strings Instructor)
Posting ID603
Description

NATCHEZ-ADAMSSCHOOL DISTRICT

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

JOB TITLE:

Music Teacher

JOB CODE:

43

REPORTS TO:

Principal

 SALARY SCHEDULE:

Contract

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

187 days

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

As part of the teaching assignment, teaches one or more classes in the field of music education to students and assists in other school programs as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION – Valid Mississippi Teaching License with appropriate endorsements

 

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Teaches skills in music appreciation, harmony, and explorations in music, and in instrumental music (band, instrumental ensemble), and or choral music (chorus, choir or choral ensemble) to students. 

 

  1. Plans a balanced music program, and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
  2. Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt curriculum to the needs of each student.  Encourages students to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible.
  3. Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students.
  4. Maintains school owned music, robes, uniforms, musical instruments and equipment in order to prevent loss of abuse.  Make minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
  5. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide orderly, productive environment during individual practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances
  6. Evaluate each student’s musical growth and performance, assessing each student’s contribution to the performance of the group
  7. Plans, rehearses, and directs students in musical programs for school and community.
  8. Maintains professional competence through participation in professional development
  9. Provides a suitable learning environment conducive to the development of the pupil’s concept of self and positive attitudes toward learning
  10. Cooperates with school administration in proving musical programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies, and civic functions.
  11. Supervise students in out of classroom activities during the assigned work day.
  12. Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations

NOTE:  This job description is a summary of primary duties and responsibilities of the position.  It is not intended to be comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities.  The Natchez-Adams School District School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.

 

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: 

The physical demands described here are representative of 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 finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.

 

Sensory Requirements:  Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.  Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

 The Natchez-AdamsSchool District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.


 

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This job description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the KEY duties and responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Management has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities at any time.

JOB DESCRIPTION APPROVAL SIGNATURES:

DATE

ADMINISTRATOR

 

 

 SCHOOL BOARD APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangePer Year
LocationDistrict Wide

Applications Accepted

Start Date12/19/2024