The music teacher is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering engaging  lessons that promote students’ creativity and musical development. This role involves creating a positive learning environment, encouraging students to express themselves, and ensuring students develop basic skills. The teacher maintains regular communication with parent(s)/guardian(s) with regard to their instructional program and student progress.

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a music/band endorsement for grades K-8;
• Ability to tailor lessons to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities, ensuring all students have opportunities for creative expression;
• Ability to foster a love for music;
• Foundational knowledge of Google Classroom applications and the ability to incorporate technology as a means of enhancing instruction. ;
• Individual must be flexible, creative and student centered; Ability to assess the learning of students and modify or enhance instruction as needed; Able to work with a diverse student population and establish open and regular communication with parents and guardians.

• Starting salary of $43,395 with B.A. and no experience or steps on the salary schedule; (Please click the link to view the current salary schedule https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4693/SHSD/4064675/Collective_Bargaining_Agreement__Teacher_Contract__2023-2027.pdf
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience;
• Full TRS paid by the Board of Education;
• Qualified candidates may be granted up to fifteen years of verified full-time teaching experience for credit on the salary schedule;
• We offer a mentoring program for teachers who are new to the District;
• The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health (Cigna), dental (Lincoln), vision (Lincoln) and life insurance plans.

Working Conditions:

• 180 days per year - August through May/June

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Mental Demands: frequently changes priorities quickly; ability to manage stress with multiple
interruptions and distractions; analyzing; organizing; evaluating; planning; ability to redefine and
clarify instructions; frequent presenting

Physical Demands: ability to operate standard office equipment, keyboards, and
subject-specific equipment; combination of sedentary and non-sedentary duties; manual
dexterity including fine manipulation for writing and typing; prolonged periods sitting at a desk
and working on a computer or standing to teach; close visual acuity; frequent walking;
occasional bending, bending, stooping, and standing; occasionally lifting and carrying 5-15
pounds; ability to read and write; ability to speak and understand the English language

Environmental Conditions: primarily indoor work in an educational setting; minimal exposure
to weather conditions; working primarily independently; occasional field trips; occasional evening events