2026-27 Middle and Elementary School Band, Orchestra and Music Teacher - Desert Canyon Middle and Elementary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Select and use different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate students' performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• Perform certain pastoral duties, including student support, counseling students with academic problems, and providing student encouragement
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, and state
• Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
• State certification
• Relevant teaching experience

Key Competencies

• Self-motivation
• High energy level
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• High work standards
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Organizing and planning
• Learning orientation
• Critical thinking
• Stress tolerance
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Initiative