Vocal Music Teacher

FLSA Status: Exempt

Site/Location: Sheffield Elementary School

Reports to: Building Administrator

Date: 09/29/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

To develop and implement an art educational program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student. Candidates must possess leadership and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates long range planning and knowledge of subject area.
• Completes daily written lesson plans which fulfill learning objectives consistent with LCS’ curricula and SOLs.
• Plans for individual student differences.
• Paces instruction to provide opportunities for student success.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods.
• Cooperates with other teachers to exchange ideas.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Maintains records as required by law and complies with state, federal, and school board policies and regulations.
• Utilizes effective motivational strategies.
• Maintains professionalism during stressful situations.
• Sets, communicates, and maintains high standards for responsible student behavior.
• The teacher will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties as assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Candidate must possess a Virginia teacher license with a Music Education - Vocal/Choral Prek-12 endorsement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS:

OPEN

SALARY:

Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .

DAYS:

START DATE:

2026-2027