Music Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School/Music Teacher

Date Posted:
1/29/2025

Location:
Milford Middle School

Date Available:
August 2025

Closing Date:
03/14/25 or until filled

District:
Milford School District

Position: Music Teacher
Location: Milford Middle School
Reports To: Principal
Starting Date: August 2025

Qualifications:

• Hold or be eligible for a valid Delaware Music Teacher Standard Certificate in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1563.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Responsible for choir at all grade levels and one performance during the school year.
• Supports choir activities outside of school hours in the community.
• Provides individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Serves all students in a rotation of classes during the school day expressive time.
• Uses repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policies and administrative regulations.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policies.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attend and participate in all meetings.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Evaluates each pupil's musical growth and performance, assessing each individual's contribution to the performance of the group.
• Selects and requisitions books, musical supplies, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
• Cooperates with the school administration in providing musical programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies, and civic functions.
• Provide for his or her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.

Terms of Employment: Ten-month employee

Salary and Benefits: Salary range and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with Board of Education Policy.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Application Process:
Internal applicants must complete a shortened online application by clicking on "Employment" at the top of the website: www.milfordschooldistrict.org. Internal applicants are encouraged to upload current letters of recommendation and resume.

External applicants must follow the application process. All qualified and interested persons are invited to complete the online application by clicking on "Employment" at the top of the website: www.milfordschooldistrict.org. Only completed application packets will be considered. The following items must be included:

• Resume
• Copy of unofficial transcripts
• Three separate letters of recommendation

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025 or until filled

For more information contact: Laura Manges, Director of Human Resources, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963 Tel: 302-424-6393 or Email: LManges@msd.k12.de.us

Employment with the Milford School District is contingent upon successful:

• Criminal Background Check
• Child Protection Registry Check
• Physician's Health Certification
• TB Test (within last five years)
• Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
• Adherence to School District Policies
• Milford Board of Education Approval

Milford School District reserves the right to take disciplinary action up to and including termination upon discovering false or misleading statements and/or documents after an offer of employment has been accepted. The Human Resources staff will assist in completion of all required documentation.

Milford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.

If any person has a complaint alleging any action which is prohibited by this policy, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator or the District 504 and ADA Coordinator, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, Delaware 19963. Telephone (302) 422-1600.

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