Music Teacher - - School Year

Job Title Music Teacher - 2024 - 2025 School Year Location Highland Springs, VA, US Organization Name HCPS -Highland Springs Elementary School About Us Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Our Mission:
Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens. General Statement of Duties While this posting is for the 2024-2025 SY, candidates who are interested and available, for the remainder of this school year, are encouraged to apply.
209-day contract plus Opportunity School stipend.
Henrico County Public Schools has designated select schools with high rates of vacant positions and provisionally licensed staff as Opportunity Schools through the HCPS Career Ladder. This is a new pathway within the Career Ladder through which entire schools, selected by HCPS, receive compensation supplements, additional staffing resources and specialized professional learning.
Ability to plan, organize and deliver instruction to meet individual and group needs utilizing state guidelines and division curriculum.
Exhibits considerable knowledge of learning theory and best practices.
Acts in the best interests of students and models appropriate behaviors in all professional interactions. Essential Duties

• Plans daily instructional activities for all students, demonstrating knowledge of subject matter and using state Standards of Learning and the curriculum of the district
• Uses current school and division data to plan instruction
• Develops formative and summative tests, using multiple tools to assess student learning on an ongoing basis, and alters instruction to meet group and individual needs
• Maintains order within the classroom and school with proactive classroom management and a well-organized learning environment
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance, and communicates this effectively with students and their parents
• Selects, requisitions, and uses a variety of instructional materials to stimulate learning and meet the needs of all students
• Communicates and coordinates instruction with other staff (special ed, gifted, remediation staff, etc.) relative to student learning
• Stays abreast of current educational trends and best practices as these relate to classroom instruction and effective schools
• Maintains professional manner when interacting with students, parents, patrons, community agencies and colleagues
• Incorporates and models appropriate use of Technology to support instruction and student learning
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree with emphasis in an educational subject area.
A valid professional teaching certificate is required with an endorsement in performing arts. Additional Information Minimum *annual starting salary: $54,602 Bachelors, $57,223 Masters, $59,970 Doctorate. The annual salary stated in this posted is based on the 2023-2024 adopted fiscal plan. The annual salary for the 2024-2025 SY will be determined when the HCPS School Board approved / adopts the fiscal plan budget later this Spring.
While this posting is for the 2024-2025 SY, candidates who are interested and available, for the remainder of this school year, are encouraged to apply. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by the school. How To Apply To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:

1. Resume,
2. Copy of your VA or out-of-state teaching license,
3. Official or unofficial transcripts,
4. Copies of your Praxis scores (if available)

If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail, fax, or hand-deliver the requested documents to: Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
Fax:
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities. Minimum Salary Maximum Salary Currency USD Main Organization Public Schools Public Schools Employment Status Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time Amount of Travel Work At Home