51036 Teacher, Music

Additional Information:
Teach in the heart of the Florida Keys!
Marathon Middle/High School is seeking a music teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Start Date: August 5, 2024.
We are seeking to build a marching band program. Additional opportunites exists for choir, jazz band, steel drums, and guitar.
Address: 350 Sombrero Beach Road, Marathon, FL 33050
This teaching position reaches students in grades 6-12.
Salary: Base Salary ranging from $61,500-$101,700, commensurate with experience. Details provided in the attachment.
Benefits: Explore our employee benefits guide for comprehensive details, with insurance rates conveniently listed on page 11.
Retirement:Choose between the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan.

Eligibility forFlorida certificationis required. Florida certification inMusic (grades K-12)is a prerequisite for teaching in field.The Bureau of Educator Certification has developed instructional videos to guide applicants through the certification process, covering topics such as Florida&rsquos Online Educator Certification System Set-up and the Florida Teacher Certification Application. Visit https://flcertify.fldoe.org/datamart/mainMenu.doto login or create a new user account.

.How to Become FL Certified in Music (Grades K-12):

1. Out-of-State Certification: If you hold an unexpired, out-of-state, professional educator certificate in this subject area, please apply for Florida reciprocity.
2. Music Major: Commonly accepted bachelor&#39s (or higher degree) majors for a Florida temporary educator certificate include:Applied Music, Instrumental Music, Music, Music Education, Piano or other major instrument, Vocal Music, Voice, Composition (music), Percussion.
3. Other Majors: For other degree majors, passing the FTCE Subject Area Exam in Music K-12 is required. This computer based test is 80 multiple-choice questions and 2.5 hours. Free sample questions are available here. Visit the testing website http://www.fl.nesinc.com/tests.aspfor further details. Locate a test center. If at first you don&#39t succeed, you may retest every 30 days. The exam costs $150, unless you have an approved Military Vet or Spouse Certification Fee Waiver or Retired First Responder Fee Waiver.