Music Teacher - Angling Road Elementary School
2025-2026 School Year

Per PEA Contract
Starting August 2025

Job Summary:
Instruct students in grades K-8 in activities designed to promote a flexible Music program and provide an environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student’s ability. Provide a variety of musical experiences including general, instrumental and choral music.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach knowledge and skills in the field of music, which may include general, instrumental or choral music, to high school students utilizing the course of study according to the District approved curriculum.
Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt curriculum to the needs of students with varying abilities and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about music
Recruit students to receive instruction in playing standard band orchestra instruments and in vocal performance.
Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time
Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying abilities and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
Instruct students in the proper care and use of instruments and equipment and organize storage areas and control use of materials and instruments to prevent loss and/or abuse
Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in aesthetic understanding and prepare progress reports
Selects and requisitions instructional materials, books, instruments and maintains inventory reports
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress
In cooperation with the teacher, establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior for an orderly, productive environment.
Review, evaluate and make recommendations regarding the instructional program and instructional materials to the administration.
Design instructional objectives, teaching schedule and prepare reports as required.
Assist in planning and development of student musical performances.
Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook.

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

Qualifications

Valid Michigan Teaching Certification with proper grade level (K-5)
Bachelor’s degree including all courses to meet credential requirements.
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with JQ endorsement for Music Education.
Major or Minor in Music Education.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff and the public.
Ability to assume responsibility, display initiative, and exercise good judgment.
Proficient computer and document skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please apply online at: https://www.portageps.org/page/employment-at-pps

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