Duties
Job Profile: The Music Teacher plans, organizes, and teaches general music. He/She/They instruct students, facilitate student learning, implement lesson plans according to established curriculum standards and requirements; serve as a resource concerning general music instruction; oversee extracurricular music activities; monitor student progress, discipline as necessary, and perform other duties as required.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan, organize, instruct, and teach general music
- Ensure lessons are modified to accommodate individual student differences; provide individual and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
- Partner with school staff, administrators, parents, community, and district-level fine arts specialists to create awareness of activities and performances
Essential Instructional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Instruct students as outlined in existing lesson plans
- Establish positive, standards-based learning expectations for students
- Maintain an established routine of school and classroom procedures
- Create a flexible class environment conducive to student learning and personal growth
- Foster effective rapport with students; encourage self-discipline and responsibility; ensure fairness and exhibit an understanding and respect for students
- Establish a safe, orderly environment and maintain reasonable rules of conduct in accordance with the District’s student discipline code in the classroom and on school grounds (including playgrounds, lunchrooms, hallways, etc.)
- Track attendance per school protocol
- May coordinate and attend class field trips; may work in extracurricular and after-school activities
- Communicate effectively with parents when needed
- Complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Professional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
- Appropriate subject area content endorsement, if applicable
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the music and performing arts; must be willing to research and incorporate new philosophies, theories, and practices pertinent to the field of music into already-existing themes and structures
- Must understand the role music and performance play in achieving the mission of Berwyn North School District 98
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Prior experience working with children/adolescents
- Passion for working with children/adolescents
- Strong desire and commitment to educating Berwyn’s youth
- Subject matter knowledge consistent with state certification requirements
- Understanding of effective teaching principles and familiarity with contemporary best practices and strategies with regard to classroom management and behavior management
- Ability to modify instruction based on student needs
- Ability and willingness to cooperate with faculty and administrators to meet identified short- and long-term targets and execute an overall education program
- Understanding of the complex physical, intellectual, and social-emotional needs of students
- Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in English; ability to interpret lesson plans, procedures and textbooks; ability to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from students, administrators, and parents
- Willingness/Ability to assist with the management of student misbehavior
- Ability to lift 10-20 lbs
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in Spanish
- Knowledge of peer mediation and conflict resolution techniques and the ability to apply these strategies in the classroom, lunchroom, or playground
Salary/Benefits
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employee-only coverage fully paid by the district
- Employer-provided life insurance policy
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering resources for mental health, financial planning, legal guidance, and more to help you navigate life's challenges
- Generous leave policy, including personal days off, paid holidays, and sick leave to support your work-life balance and well-being
- Participation in the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and optional 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Tuition Reimbursement program and Professional Development opportunities to support growth and career advancement
Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.