Teacher, Music
152.021-010 TEACHER, MUSIC
GOE Interest Areas 01.04.01 Instructing & Directing, Music
Alternate Titles: MUSIC INSTRUCTOR. Teaches individuals or groups instrumental
or vocal music in public or private school: Plans daily classroom work based on
teaching outline preparedfor course of study to meet curriculum requirements.
Evaluates students' interests, aptitudes,temperament, and individual characteristics
to determine suitable instrument for beginner. Sings or plays instrument to demonstrate
musical scales, tones, and rhythm. Instructs students in music theory, harmony,
score and sight reading, composition, music appreciation, and provides individual or
group vocal and instrumental lessons using technical knowledge, aesthetic appreciation, and
prescribed teaching techniques. Conducts group rehearsals and instructs and
coaches members in their individual parts, in fundamentals of musicianship,
and ensemble performance. Critiques performance to identify errors and
reinforce correct techniques. Leads orchestra and choral groups in regular and
special performances for school program, community activities, concerts, and
festivals. Meets with parents of student to resolve student problem. May
accompany students on field trips to musical performances. May order, store,
and inventory musical instruments, music, and supplies. May teach students
with disabilities. May be required to have certification from state. May be
designated Teacher, Instrumental (education); Teacher, Vocal (education).
I. Data, People, Things
Data: 0 = Synthesizing
People: 2 = Instructing
Things: 1 = Precision Working
II. Academic and Vocational Skills
Reasoning Development: Level 5
Mathematical Development: Level 3
Language Development: Level 5
III. Aptitudes
Top 10%
Finger Dexterity (F)
Top Third
General Learning Ability (G)
Verbal Ability (V)
Clerical Perception (Q)
Motor Coordination (K)
Manual Dexterity (M)
Middle Third
Numerical Ability (N)
Spatial Ability (S)
Form Perception (P)
IV. Temperaments
Directing or supervising others
Judging based on feelings or aesthetics
Working with people