POSITION: General Music Teacher - Elementary (K-5)
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bachelor's Degree
● Valid professional Tennessee teacher's license and certificate appropriate for grade
and subject area.
● Experience in the area assigned is preferred.
● Knowledge of instructional methods appropriate for students at the respective grade
level.
● Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse
backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals.
● Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines;
manage small and large groups of students in a classroom environment; and
communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators, and other
staff, including the ability to discuss topics that may be sensitive.
● Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
● Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
JOB GOAL: To provide standards-based learning activities appropriate to the age of the
students in order to develop an interest in and ability for creative expression. To develop an
understanding and appreciation of art and the creative process in each student.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS or DUTIES:
● Develop and administer music education curriculum consistent with school district
goals and objectives as well as state arts standards.
● Teach music courses to students including voice, simple instruments, tone, tempo
and rhythm skills.
● Train, rehearse and lead students in school and community musical programs.
● Conduct music classes according to the rules and regulations established.
● Develop and maintain an effective music education program for students.
● Understand the potentials and skills of each student and guide individual students
according to their skills and abilities.
● Evaluate student performance and provide feedback and assistance to improve their
musical skills.
● Maintain lesson plans and instructional materials for students.
● Maintain a school instrument inventory and recommend maintenance and repairs for
musical instruments when necessary.

● Maintain student behavioral standards to ensure a productive and disciplined
environment during classes, group rehearsals, and performances.
● Collaborate with school administrators to organize musical programs for school
productions.
● Monitor students in and out of the classrooms.
● Maintain a safe and positive learning environment for students.
● Participate in curriculum development programs, student activities, and faculty
committees.
● Attend educational workshops, training and professional improvement programs to
maintain professional competence.
● Maintain student grading and attendance records.
● Evaluate student progress and ensure that students complete daily assignments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This job may require lifting objects that exceed 20 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or
carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:
● Pushing and/or pulling
● Stooping and/or kneeling
● Reaching
● Talking
● Hearing
● Seeing
CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or
adequately perform a task or job duty.
● Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles.
Ability to reason and make judgments.
● Verbal: Ability to understand the meanings of words and the ideas associated
with them.
● Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
● Manual dexterity: Ability to move the hands and fingers easily.
REPORTS TO: Principal
FLSA: Exempt
TERM: 200 days
SALARY: Teacher Salary

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a
complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Equal Opportunity/Discrimination Statements

Tullahoma City Schools (TCS) does not discriminate based on race, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, and/or disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities, and provides access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  TCS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

The following has been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and other civil rights or discrimination issues, and may be contacted at the Central Office for additional information and/or compliance issues:
Jennifer Matlock, Human Resource Specialist
Tullahoma City Schools
510 South Jackson Street
Tullahoma, TN  37388
(931) 454-2600

The following has been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and may be contacted at the Central Office for additional information and/or compliance issues:
Dr. Wendy Wilkerson, Director of Special Education and Federal Programs
Tullahoma City Schools
301 West Decherd Street
(931) 454-2639

Conditions of Employment
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I affirm by typing my initials below that all information set forth in this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed by the School District, I will abide by all Board of Education and school policies, work on assigned committees, and continue my professional growth to the best of my ability and within reasonable and personal standards. I grant permission for school officials to obtain a personal record check from the federal, state, county, and/or local law enforcement agencies and Division of Family Services; also a credit history check may be made. I release individuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given in response to a request for an employment reference. I understand that I will be required to take a drug test and physical exam prior to assuming any position for which I may be employed. In the event that I am employed by the District and in the further event that I have provided false or misleading information in this application or in subsequent employment interviews, I understand that my employment may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading information and shall also constitute a Class A misdemeanor which shall be reported to the District Attorney General for prosecution. I understand that this application will be considered active for one year from date of submission.
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