Dare County Schools 

Title: Teacher 

Reports to: Principal

Salary: State Salary Plus Local Supplement

Position Description

Orchestra, Band, and Chorus Teacher

Reports to: Assigned Principals (on locations) with

Program Supervision from the District Administrator

Salary: State Salary Plus Local Supplement

Purpose:  To teach basic musical skills to students of varying degrees of proficiency, 

building a strong foundation for more advanced strings/orchestra skills, band instruments, and chorus.

Required Qualifications:  

• Hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Educator’s License in K-12 Music Instruction

Responsibilities:  

• The Music Teacher is responsible for preparing students in music and string instruction in multiple grade levels (9-12).
• Responsible for teaching all string instruments – proper posture, hand position, instrument carriage, proper tone production, bowing and plucking, proper finger patterns, etc.
• Provide sound music reading instruction so all students can read the notes on the staff –identify the letter name and produce the correct pitch on their respective instrument independently.
• Provide rhythmic instructions so all students can count and clap rhythmic patterns independently.
• Develop lesson plans based on the music curriculum of the NCSCOS goals and students’ needs.
• Differentiate instruction so all learning styles are included and every student is reached.
• Evaluate student progress based on formal and informal assessments to inform instruction.
• Grade students and input the data into the computer-based grading program, PowerSchool.
• Attend meetings and workshops to stay current with educational practice. Build a cohesive music program 
• Provide a safe, effective classroom environment that is focused on learning and student growth.
• Establish and maintain timely effective written/oral communication with students, parents, and building and district-level staff.
• Create and maintain positive relations with students, parents, staff, and community
• Exercise good judgment when implementing school district policies, procedures, guidelines, and laws.
• Serve as a role model for all students and within the school community.
• Keep organized classroom spaces, inventory, attendance, and equipment inventory.
• Work effectively with diverse students and staff of various backgrounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• K-12 music teacher certification
• The primary instrument of study is an instrument
• Degree in Music Education with a focus on instrumental music
• Successful teaching experience working in a diverse setting preferred
• Successful experience developing a string program where all students read music and perform on their instrument independently
• Successful experience teaching beginning students