Music Teacher | SY 2025-2026

Norfolk Public School District•Norfolk, VA

21h

About The Position

Teaches knowledge and skills in music appreciation, fundamentals, and explorations in music and in general and beginning choral music (chorus) or instrumental music (strings) to pupils (Elementary). Teaches knowledge and skills in music appreciation, theory, explorations in music, and instrumental music (band, orchestra, instrumental ensemble) or choral music (chorus, choir, choral ensemble) to pupils (Secondary). Utilizes courses of instruction approved by appropriate authorities. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. Plans a balanced music program and organizes daily class time so that preparation, instruction, and rehearsal can be accomplished within the allotted time. Provides individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. Uses repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils. Controls the storage and use of school-owned property; makes minor adjustments and initiates repairs to instruments as required with the designated vendor. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior for an orderly, productive learning environment during class, group practice, and musical performance. Evaluates each pupil’s progress in growth and performance, assessing each pupil’s individual contribution to the group. Plans, rehearses, and directs pupils in musical programs for the school and community as appropriate. Selects and requisitions music books, musical instruments, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records. Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to music. Identifies pupils’ needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Communicates with parents and/or school personnel on pupil progress. Cooperates with the school administration in providing optimum musical instruction and opportunities. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom music activities during and outside the assigned work day. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines. Work is performed in a classroom, concert halls, auditoriums, and outdoors, involving exposure to the normal risks associated with each and requires no unusual demands. Work involves exposure to higher than normal decibel levels because of use of instruments and singular and multiple voices. Above-average amount of walking, marching, bending, standing, stooping, and lifting in a classroom and concert environment and laboratories.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in music education (vocal or instrumentation).
Tuberculin skin test certifying that the individual is free of contagious tuberculosis.
Eligible for, or in possession of, Virginia Teacher’s Certificate/Licensure with appropriate endorsement(s).
In depth knowledge of the subject(s) to be taught.
Demonstrate considerable knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching.
Ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports and effectively interact with pupils, other teachers, administrators, and classified employees.
Demonstrate expertise in the applied major and minor.

Responsibilities

Teaches knowledge and skills in music appreciation, fundamentals, and explorations in music and in general and beginning choral music (chorus) or instrumental music (strings) to pupils (Elementary).
Teaches knowledge and skills in music appreciation, theory, explorations in music, and instrumental music (band, orchestra, instrumental ensemble) or choral music (chorus, choir, choral ensemble) to pupils (Secondary).
Utilizes courses of instruction approved by appropriate authorities.
Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Plans a balanced music program and organizes daily class time so that preparation, instruction, and rehearsal can be accomplished within the allotted time.
Provides individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
Uses repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
Controls the storage and use of school-owned property; makes minor adjustments and initiates repairs to instruments as required with the designated vendor.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior for an orderly, productive learning environment during class, group practice, and musical performance.
Evaluates each pupil’s progress in growth and performance, assessing each pupil’s individual contribution to the group.
Plans, rehearses, and directs pupils in musical programs for the school and community as appropriate.
Selects and requisitions music books, musical instruments, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to music.
Identifies pupils’ needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Communicates with parents and/or school personnel on pupil progress.
Cooperates with the school administration in providing optimum musical instruction and opportunities.
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom music activities during and outside the assigned work day.
Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.