SY 26-27 Strings Teacher

SY 26-27

Strings Teacher Lynchburg City Schools

LINKHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

- LYNCHBURG, Virginia This job is also posted in Lynchburg City Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5679561

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

SY 26-27

Strings Teacher

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title:

SY 26-27

Strings Teacher Department:

Linkhorne Elementary School

Salary Grade:

10 Month Teacher

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Site/Location:

Linkhorne Elementary, W. M. Bass Elementary, Dearington Elementary Reports to:

Building Administrator Date:

04/29/2026 POSITION SUMMARY At elementary level, implement a Suzuki strings program adapted for the public school setting in three elementary schools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position is for three elementary school assignments. Provide Suzuki-based group class strings instruction, primarily violin, adapted for the public school setting to K-5 elementary students. At the elementary school, work with the school's administrator and classroom teachers to develop a class schedule that provides two thirty-minute group strings lessons per week. Work with parents so that they can assist their children in practice at home. Participate in all city-wide string events, and provide performance opportunities in the school and community. Oversee both the use and care of division-owned instruments. Use effective instructional and classroom management practices. Contribute positively and constructively to the LCS Strings Professional Learning Community.

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

Possess or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in instrumental music, Prek-12. Bachelors/Masters Degree in music or music education with emphasis in instrumental music. Suzuki teacher training and SAA membership is strongly encouraged. Experience teaching beginner techniques in all strings instruments is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of Suzuki-based string instruction methods Knowledge of elementary music education and classroom management practices Skill in teaching group string instruction Skill in collaboration and parent communication Ability to manage instruments and program logistics Ability to contribute positively to professional learning communities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel within school division.

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.

SALARY:

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

DAYS:

200

START DATE:

2026-2027

Position Type:

Non-Applicable Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required