Music

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Music Teacher instructs music content in a classroom setting for grades K–12. The teacher plans and delivers standards-aligned instruction responsive to district curriculum and student needs, fosters a respectful and engaging learning environment, evaluates student progress, and communicates with families and school personnel. The role also includes classroom management, safeguarding students and school resources, maintaining confidential records, and keeping required certifications and professional development current. Duties may change according to district needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Music or eligibility for a Florida Temporary Music Certificate.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or the community.
Ability to write speeches and present effectively to managers, the public, and the school board.
Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions in situations with limited standardization.
Microsoft Office computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Degree or formal training in music.

Responsibilities

Design and implement music instruction in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
Create a positive educational climate that promotes respect and rapport.
Create and deliver relevant, rigorous music lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement.
Use varied teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds and meet individual student needs.
Observe and evaluate student performance and mastery of standards; monitor assessment data; and maintain grades and attendance.
Manage classroom behavior using effective strategies and appropriate disciplinary procedures.
Communicate with parents and school or district personnel about student progress and encourage parental involvement.
Take responsible precautions to protect students’ health and safety and safeguard equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain and secure confidential records, inquiries, and data appropriately.
Maintain required certifications and professional development hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.