Music Teacher Job at Sahuarita Unified School District in Sahuarita
Sahuarita Unified School District, Sahuarita, AZ, United States
Position Information
Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Music - Orchestra
Date Posted: 1/15/2026
Date Available: 07/23/2026
Title
Teacher - General Music, Choir, Orchestra, with Music Appreciation
Contract Terms
10 Months
Salary Classification
Certified Salary Determination Chart
General Statement of Responsibilities
Develops and implements the music curriculum program consistent with district educational goals and objectives.
Essential Functions
Observes and monitors control of students' behavior in the classroom, playground, field trips, lunchroom, library, school buses, and other areas.
Establishes, maintains, and promotes a classroom atmosphere that ensures the emotional and physical safety and well‑being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self‑worth, self‑discipline, cooperation, consideration, and responsibility.
Assess student needs, develop, implement, and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials. Modify instruction of program to meet the needs of each child.
Plan, organize, and display classroom materials, space, and time appropriate to curricular activities.
Utilize and implement classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment. Utilize positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum. Implement instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
Evaluate written materials to include written assignments and tests. Analyze and evaluate student progress and course curriculum.
Evaluate the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs. Ensure parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom.
Inform parents of student progress. Advise parents of instructional methods that may assist student. Inform parents of school activities.
Participate as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with district and school education objectives.
Notify site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics that vary from the norm. Collaborate with specialists to assist students.
May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.
Order classroom supplies and instructional materials.
And other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Valid Arizona teaching certification;
Highly Qualified, as defined by Federal Standards, in the subject in which you are to teach;
Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and state certification requirements will be accepted.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
C. COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY
Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
A. LANGUAGE: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization;
B. MATHEMATICS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
C. REASONING: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
D. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: Must use sound judgment in performing work.
EVALUATION PROCEDURE : In accordance with provisions specified in Governing Board policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Reports to school/site administration
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Some
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply Online
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
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Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Music - Orchestra
Date Posted: 1/15/2026
Date Available: 07/23/2026
Title
Teacher - General Music, Choir, Orchestra, with Music Appreciation
Contract Terms
10 Months
Salary Classification
Certified Salary Determination Chart
General Statement of Responsibilities
Develops and implements the music curriculum program consistent with district educational goals and objectives.
Essential Functions
Observes and monitors control of students' behavior in the classroom, playground, field trips, lunchroom, library, school buses, and other areas.
Establishes, maintains, and promotes a classroom atmosphere that ensures the emotional and physical safety and well‑being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self‑worth, self‑discipline, cooperation, consideration, and responsibility.
Assess student needs, develop, implement, and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials. Modify instruction of program to meet the needs of each child.
Plan, organize, and display classroom materials, space, and time appropriate to curricular activities.
Utilize and implement classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment. Utilize positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum. Implement instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
Evaluate written materials to include written assignments and tests. Analyze and evaluate student progress and course curriculum.
Evaluate the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs. Ensure parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom.
Inform parents of student progress. Advise parents of instructional methods that may assist student. Inform parents of school activities.
Participate as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with district and school education objectives.
Notify site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics that vary from the norm. Collaborate with specialists to assist students.
May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.
Order classroom supplies and instructional materials.
And other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Valid Arizona teaching certification;
Highly Qualified, as defined by Federal Standards, in the subject in which you are to teach;
Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and state certification requirements will be accepted.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
C. COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY
Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
A. LANGUAGE: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization;
B. MATHEMATICS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
C. REASONING: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
D. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: Must use sound judgment in performing work.
EVALUATION PROCEDURE : In accordance with provisions specified in Governing Board policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Reports to school/site administration
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Some
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply Online
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
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