Date of Posting: August 3, 2026

 

  

Title:                          Music Teacher

 

Classification:            Professional

 

Reports to:                 Principal

 

Certification:              PA Music Certification

 

 

 

Primary Function: To provide high-quality music instruction that develops students’ musical knowledge, skills, creativity, self-expression, collaboration, and lifelong appreciation of music while supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth. 

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)                                                   

• Plans, prepares, and delivers standards-aligned elementary music instruction in accordance with the district’s approved curriculum, instructional goals, policies, and procedures.
• Provides developmentally appropriate instruction in singing, movement, listening, music literacy, instrumental performance, improvising, composing, responding, and connecting music to other disciplines and experiences.
• Uses a variety of research-based instructional strategies, technologies, instruments, repertoire, materials, and assessments to engage students and support musical growth.
• Differentiates instruction and implements required accommodations, modifications, and supports for students with IEPs, 504 Plans, English language development needs, and other identified learning needs.
• Selects age-appropriate repertoire and learning experiences that represent diverse cultures, traditions, identities, perspectives, historical periods, and musical styles.
• Creates and maintains a safe, inclusive, nurturing, collaborative, and engaging learning environment appropriate to students’ ages, interests, abilities, and needs.
• Establishes and consistently reinforces expectations and procedures for student behavior, participation, movement, transitions, and the safe use of instruments and equipment.
• Assesses and monitors student learning through performance-based assessments, observations, student work, and other measures; uses results to inform instruction and reports student progress in accordance with district procedures.
• Maintains complete, accurate, and timely records of student attendance, participation, progress, assessment results, and other required information.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with students, families, colleagues, administrators, supervisors, and support staff to address student needs and support school and district goals.
• Collaborates with elementary and secondary music educators to support curriculum implementation, vertical alignment, equitable student experiences, and transitions into secondary music programs.
• Plans, rehearses, and directs student concerts, assemblies, showcases, and other performances, including events outside the regular school day as required.
• Coordinates performance-related communication and logistics, including schedules, programs, equipment, staging, student participation, and collaboration with families and staff.
• Teaches and demonstrates the safe and appropriate use of instruments, equipment, technologies, and materials while maintaining organized classroom, storage, rehearsal, and performance spaces.
• Maintains an inventory of instruments, equipment, music, and supplies; identifies repair, maintenance, replacement, and purchasing needs; and uses district resources responsibly.
• Participates in curriculum development, program evaluation, professional learning communities, faculty and department meetings, committee work, and other required school or district activities.
• Engages in ongoing professional growth, reflects on instructional practice, and models practices consistent with the district’s adopted Framework for Teaching and supervision model.
• Complies with applicable laws, district policies, student plans, confidentiality requirements, safety procedures, mandated reporting responsibilities, and rules governing student conduct.
• Supervises students and, when assigned, provides direction to paraprofessionals, student teachers, accompanists, volunteers, or other support personnel.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the scope of the position and as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Pennsylvania Music Certification

Possesses knowledge of current instructional practices and assessment; excellent communication and human relation skills; strong organizational skills; possesses a multi-disciplinary perspective, and has a background in technology use preferred.

 

 

Terms of Employment: In accordance with the MNEA Agreement

 

 

The Information contained in this position description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed. Additional duties may be assigned. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.  It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the MNSD Human Resources Office of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

 

 

 

If you are offered a position with Marple Newtown School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working:

 

State Police Clearance (Act 34)
Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) 

FBI Fingerprints (Act 114) 

School Health Record - includes physical & tb test from within a year
Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report
PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release

 

The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification.  This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-359-4361.