ALCOA CITY SCHOOLS
GRADUATING COMPETITIVE STUDENTS
● BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
● RIGOROUS EXPECTATIONS
● RELEVANT INSTRUCTION
524 FARADAY STREET
ALCOA, TENNESSEE 37701
(865) 984-0531
FAX (865) 984-5832
JAKE JONES
DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS
Title: Alcoa Elementary School General Music Teacher
Reports to: Alcoa Elementary School Principal
Summary: Instruct students in grades K - 2
Terms: 10 month contract
Qualifications: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree, active Tennessee teaching license, and an
endorsement that includes grades K-2 general music instruction
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Plan and deliver high-quality music instruction aligned to state standards, using clear learning
objectives and a variety of instructional strategies that meet diverse student needs, interests, and
abilities.
2. Establish clear and explicit objectives for all units, lessons, culminating tasks, and daily
assignments; clearly communicate those objectives to students.
3. Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate accommodations and modifications to ensure
growth and success for all learners.
4. Possess confidence in integrating technology into instruction and as a means of effective
communication with all stakeholders.
5. Work cooperatively with children and adults and will collaborate with other staff members to the
benefit of the child.
6. Create a positive, structured learning environment through effective classroom management,
supervision, and the use of restorative practices to support student behavior and well-being.
7. Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training
workshops.
8. Appropriately represent the system and the profession to parents and the community, acting as a
professional at all times.
9. Participate in school and system sponsored activities (i.e., parent nights, fundraisers, field trips,
extra-curricular, additional duties, etc.)
10. Remain abreast of current trends in the profession and maintain a flexible attitude and growth
mindset toward the implementation of new ideas in the classroom.
11. Collaboratively plan curriculum and prepare lessons and other materials, considering factors such
as individual needs, abilities, learning levels and physical limitations of students, while maintaining
a growth mindset with students.
12. Maintain accurate records, complete required reports in a timely manner, and comply with all
local, state, and federal policies and procedures.
13. Collaborate with classroom teachers and the school team to provide intervention and/or academic
support in the regular classroom and small group settings such as schoolwide club time.
Additional Responsibilities:
● Potentially coordinate and lead an after-school choir program, including rehearsals and
performances, to extend student opportunities in vocal music.

Conditions of Employment
Do you have an active Tennessee teaching license?
Are you willing to provide a criminal background check?
Are you wiling to submit to a system-paid drug screen?
Do you have any of the following licensure endorsements?: 405, 428, or 429

General Questions
Please upload a 2-4 min video that answers the following questions. Submit the video under the attachments section of the application in an mp4 format and limit the size of the video to 300 MB. Check the box below when complete. 1) Why did you want to become a teacher? 2) What are three words that describe you and why? 3) Why do you want to be a part of Alcoa City Schools, and more specifically Alcoa Elementary School? Please reference the instructions for uploading a video on the ACS website->Employment->Available Positions.

Benefits
Alcoa City Schools
Benefits for 2026-27 Full Time Certified Employees
* Ten (10) Sick Days per year
* Two (2) Personal Leave days per year
* Sick Leave Bank- Teachers may join the sick leave bank by transferring three (3) unused sick days to the bank. Sick bank days can be used for extended personal illness and the employee can use up to 60 days per year under certain circumstances.
* Life Insurance - Alcoa City Schools provides $40,000 of life insurance to the employee at no charge. Additional life insurance can be purchased upon employment.
* Tennessee Consolidated Retirement Systems (TCRS) contribution
* Direct Deposit REQUIRED
* Delta Dental and Vision Insurance offered
* State Group Health Insurance offered

Optional Benefits
(Paid entirely by employee but are payroll deductible)
* Supplemental Insurance Policies are offered including accident, cancer, long-term care, intensive care, and disability
* Flexible Spending Plan is offered for medical expenses
* City of Alcoa Credit Union - Eligible for membership upon employment
* Several companies offer annuities and participation is voluntary

Attachments
Resume*
3 References (Name, phone, and email)*
Video Response to Questions*