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ESY 2026 Music Teacher-Mercer High School

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Mercer High School

Trenton, NJ (In Person)

$89,440 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/22/2026

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Job Description

ESY 2026
Music Teacher-Mercer High School Mercer County Special Services School District Mercer High School
  • Trenton, New Jersey This job is also posted in Mercer County Special Services School District Job Details
Job ID:
5668319
Application Deadline:
Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026 Job Description Music Teacher ESY Staff Required Day
  • July 2, 2026 Student/Staff Days
  • July 6
  • August 7, 2026 Description Develops and implements music instruction designed to promote effective student learning and to enhance student creativity.
Promote the educational growth of students, commensurate with student ability as described in individualized educational plans (IEP). Assesses student music progress and encourages and guides individual student growth in music throughout the school year. Ability to relate to culturally diverse students desired. Qualifications Valid New Jersey Teacher of Music Certification and/or other such appropriate certificate as required by the State of New Jersey Board of Examiners. Highly developed skills in: Assessing students musical needs through teaching and observations. Translating diagnostic data into appropriate instructional plans. Ability to use internal and external resources creatively. Communicating effectively with students, parents and staff. Developing and implementing music instruction designed to promote positive adjustment and effective student learning in school. Willingness to work with students with diverse needs. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills Possess the physical and mental capacity to perform major job responsibilities including but not limited to the ability to lift 50 pounds. Physical Requirements The employee must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, and visual acuity. The employee must lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds. Benefits Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription and Dental Benefits Salary Following the established MCSSETA Salary Guide Step 1 $75,663 Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status Must be NJ resident within one year from date of hire
EEO/AA/ADA
Employer Guaranteeing equal access to all categories of employment without discriminating on the basis of any of the protected categories listed at
N.J.A.C. 6A
7-1.1(a). Interested candidates please visit us on the web in order to apply www.mcsssd.info
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$43 to $43 Per Hour

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