Music Teacher (Grades 6-8) - North Middle School

Henderson County Schools • Henderson, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Henderson County Schools is seeking a qualified Music Teacher for Grades 6-8 at North Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. This position requires a teacher who can utilize a variety of materials and activities to facilitate lesson objectives, engage students in instructional involvement, and demonstrate a caring attitude. The role involves effective questioning and motivational strategies, continuous monitoring of student learning, and responsibility for student behavior and progress. The teacher will comply with all board and school policies, attend faculty meetings, and is encouraged to participate in professional development activities. A high standard of professional dress, mastery of written and spoken word, and current lesson plans are expected. The teacher will foster a friendly and cooperative attitude with students, colleagues, parents, and superiors, and share in extended school activities and school/community affairs. A key aspect of the role is demonstrating understanding and concern for the academic and social welfare of students, maintaining an orderly classroom conducive to learning, and directing student learning at a rate commensurate with student capability. The teacher will also assist students in making up missed work, use acceptable discipline methods, set a positive example, and avoid prejudice. Open-minded and courteous discussions with parents/guardians about student progress are essential, as is respecting their rights and cooperating regarding student welfare. Maintaining high standards of conduct and attitudes is crucial for the dignity of the profession. The teacher will upgrade professional skills through various opportunities and may accept outside employment only if it does not interfere with professional duties. Other duties as assigned by the administration will also be performed.

Requirements

• Kentucky certification in appropriate subject area.
• Physical, TB Risk Assessment, state/national criminal background check, CAN check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Teacher is encouraged to take part in curriculum research, study groups, and other activities related to the profession, however, these activities shall not be so numerous as to affect the teacher's classroom work.
• Teacher shall take advantage of opportunities to upgrade professional skills as related to instructional improvement through committees, workshops, and organizations.
• Teacher shall accept outside employment only when it does not interfere with professional duties and when it is not detrimental to his/her status with pupils or professional colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Utilize an appropriate variety of material and activities to facilitate the lesson objectives.
• Concentrate on accomplishing a high rate of time on task with students where students are engaged in instructional involvement.
• Demonstrate a caring attitude in his/her association with students.
• Utilize effective questioning techniques in the instructional process.
• Incorporate effective motivational strategies in working with students.
• Actively and continuously monitor student learning and assume responsibility for current student progress.
• Assume responsibility for the behavior of students in the classroom and work toward a positive and productive student/teacher relationship.
• Comply with all board and school building policies and procedures.
• Work within the philosophical framework of the school board, building and the departmental assignments.
• Attend all regular and special faculty meetings unless prevented by personal illness or excused by the principal.
• Take part in curriculum research, study groups, and other activities related to the profession, ensuring these do not affect classroom work.
• Demonstrate a high standard of professional dress.
• Demonstrate acceptable mastery of the written and spoken word.
• Prepare lesson plans which are directly related to the objectives being taught, ensuring they are current and available for a substitute teacher.
• Practice a friendly and cooperative attitude with students, colleagues, parents, and superiors.
• Assume a reasonable share of extended school activities and demonstrate a willingness to participate in school/community affairs.
• Demonstrate and develop understanding and concern for the academic and social welfare of students.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom that is conducive to learning.
• Direct student learning at a rate which is commensurate to the capability of the student.
• Assist students to make up work they have missed because of legitimate absences from class.
• Use only acceptable methods of discipline in compliance with board and school policies.
• Strive to understand all sides of a problem before administering discipline.
• Set an example before pupils and avoid any words or actions which will show prejudice against individuals or minority groups.
• Welcome every opportunity to discuss with parents, guardians, with open mindedness and courtesy, the problems and or progress of students.
• Respect the rights of and cooperate with parents / guardians regarding the welfare and development of students.
• Maintain high standards of conduct and attitudes at all times so as to keep the profession respectful and dignified.
• Take advantage of opportunities to upgrade professional skills as related to instructional improvement through committees, workshops, and organizations.
• Accept outside employment only when it does not interfere with professional duties and when it is not detrimental to his/her status with pupils or professional colleagues.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the administration.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with years of teaching experience and rank.
• Employment Requirements: Physical, TB Risk Assessment, state/national criminal background check, CAN check and drug screen.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed