10-month full-time position. For the 2024-2025 school year.

Job Description: Teach techniques of music expression. Develop knowledge and skills in listening to and understanding music.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Increase the sensitivity of all children to the concept of music as an art.
• Teach techniques of music expression.
• Discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of music.
• Develop knowledge and skills in listening to and understanding music.
• Teach skills in the appreciation, expression, and the organization of music.
• Utilize course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Plan a balanced music program, and organize daily class time so that instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Endeavor to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Utilize repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
• Control the storage and use of school-owned property.
• Make minor adjustments and request repairs to instruments as required.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during class periods and rehearsals.
• Evaluate each pupil's musical growth and performance.
• Plan, rehearse, and direct pupils in musical programs for school and community.
• Evaluate and requisition books, musical instruments, and instructional aids.
• Maintain required inventory records.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities related to music.
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop a method of evaluation in conformance with district guidelines.

Requirements: Bachelor in Music Education; Minimum 18 semester hours in music education; Illinois State Teaching Lincense; Displays adequate piano skills and knowledge of classroom instruments.

Salary: SEA Salary Schedule