DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT #40

JOB DESCRIPTION

 Licensed

Licensed Opening for 2025-2026 School Year

JOB TITLE:  Music Specialist – Elementary School

Apply at: https://daviddouglas.tedk12.com//hire/index.aspx

Job posting closes to:

Internal Applicants: May 23, 2025, 4:00pm

External Applicants: May 30, 2025, 4:00pm

Job Purpose Statement/s:  The position of Music Specialist – Elementary School is for the purpose/s of providing and maintaining instruction in music in a way that effectively augments and supports the instructional program. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Instruct elementary school students in music skills as identified by district music outcomes, including vocal, rhythm, and when appropriate, instrumental.
• Advocate, model and implement David Douglas School District Educational Racial Equity policy.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students, staff and families/caregivers from diverse background.
• Maintain proper accounting and record keeping systems for music materials and equipment including, distribution, retrieval, collection evaluation and inventory.
• Preview, select, order and process, new materials and equipment for the music program.
• Collaborate with the principal in the preparation of building music budget.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for students in the music classroom.
• Maintain order and appropriate conduct among students.
• Become familiar with and uphold the enforcement of school rules, district media procedures, Administrative Regulations and Board Policies.
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of the music program.
•  Demonstrate methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of modeling the skills necessary to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.
• Support classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them with implementing classroom goals and individual student plans.
• Become familiar with and uphold the enforcement of school rules, Administrative Regulations and Board Policy.
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude when carrying out responsibilities as a faculty member.
• Schedule, plan, and perform school/community music concerts.
• Attend staff meetings as well as serve on staff and district committees as requested.
• Meet the state standards for competent and ethical performance.

Other Job Functions:

• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participate in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.

Job Requirements – Qualifications:

     Experience Preferred:  Prior job related experience. 

     Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills in planning, developing, and implementing appropriate instructional programs that support and complement district curriculum and assisting students in realizing success.  Effective communication skills with students, parents and other school personnel.

Knowledge of instructional theory, best practices in music, music curriculum and techniques, state education code and district policies.

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parent, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines.  Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation field of vision.

Education Required:  Bachelor’s Degree.  Music Endorsement required.

Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required:  Appropriate certified license, valid driver's License and evidence of insurability.

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity.

Multi-Cultural preferred.  Bi-Lingual candidate preferred.

Other:  First aid card and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.

Terms of Employment:  Salary and work year according to the current contract and school calendar.

Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff Personnel.

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check

Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check.  David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted.  The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.

David Douglas School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer