Elementary Orchestra Teacher

Kansas City Public Schools

Elementary Teacher - Orchestra

Salary Grade: T01 - T06

Department: Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

Reports To: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

The Elementary Teacher - Orchestra instructs orchestral classes in public elementary schools, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. This role involves developing and implementing curriculum, assessing student progress, and promoting a passion for orchestral music. The ideal candidate will inspire students, demonstrate expertise in orchestral instruments, and contribute to the school's musical community.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

Instructional Delivery and Curriculum Development

Student Assessment and Communication

Classroom Management and Student Support

Professional Development and Extracurricular Involvement

Perform other duties as assigned.

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications)

In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred Qualifications and characteristics needed to excel in role)

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Physical Demands: Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, bend, stoop, and lift at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.