T26/27 music teacher - Instrumental (Swanson)
Arlington Public Schools
Location
Arlington County, Virginia
Quick overview
The music teacher will work as part of a team and communicate effectively with staff, parents, and community members. They must be flexible, dependable, and organized to meet timelines.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have experience teaching middle and/or high school students and possess knowledge of best practices in Strings Instruction. Virginia licensure in Instrumental music is required, with a preference for dual endorsements.
Job description
This position is a .6 FTE located at Swanson Middle School.
Responsibilities
Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, and community members. Flexible, dependable, and highly organized. Must be team oriented and able to work cohesively with others and meet timelines. Must be organized with excellent written and oral communication skills. EXPERIENCE: Experience teaching middle and/or high school students. Successful teaching experience and curricular knowledge. Experience implementing best practices in Strings Instruction.
Qualifications
Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure. Must be endorsed in Instrumental music. Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.
Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”
Salary will be based on the FY2026-27 salary schedule