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Music Teacher

Duties

K-5 general music, 5th grade beginning band, 6th grade band and 7-12th grade band.  

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Music, Education, or a related field.
  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in K-12 music (or the ability to obtain certification).
  • Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage and challenge students.
  • Experience or willingness to implement student-centered, project-based, and literacy-focused instruction.
  • Knowledge of writing instruction, research-based literacy strategies, and assessment best practices.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Salary/Benefits

2026-2027 salary range: $41,715 - $71,685. Board paid TRS, 14 sick days, 3 personal days, health, dental, and vision insurance. 

How to Apply

Send letter of interest, resume, along with credentials to include licensure number, transcripts and three letters of reference to John Neubaum P O Box 542, Clay City, IL 62824.  You can also email your application package to jneubaum@claycityschools.org

Job Posting Date

3/27/2026

Application Deadline

6/30/2026

Start Date

8/12/2026