What are the responsibilities and job description for the 4th-6th General Music & 7th-8th Choir Teacher position at South Central Calhoun CSD?
4th-6th General Music & 7th-8th Choir Teacher
2026-2027 School Year
Contract Length: 180 Days
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education with a K-8 Music endorsement
Job Summary:
Applicant is responsible for 4th, 5th, 6th grade general music classes as well as 7th/8th grade choir. Expectations are also to assist the band director with 5th grade band/beginner lessons. Some of our available resources include: classroom set of ukuleles, tinikling sticks, chimes, bucket drums, xylophones, and world music drums.
The South Central Calhoun School District has a long tradition of high student achievement and strong family and community support for teachers. Teacher retention rate is high because we provide beginning and career teachers with 1:1 mentoring and coaching as well as on-going professional development that is rigorous, relevant, and job-embedded. Teachers at SCC are part of a community of dedicated educators who collaborate for continuous improvement of teaching and learning. They are also supported by a large cadre of teacher associates and supportive administrators. Furthermore, classrooms are well-supplied and updated technology is readily available.
The South Central Community School District is located in Northwest Iowa and serves the rural communities of Lake City, Rockwell City, Lytton, Lohrville, Lanesboro, and Jolley. Citizens enjoy the benefits of small town living while being in close proximity to Twin Lakes and larger towns including Carroll and Fort Dodge. Even Des Moines and Sioux City are within a two-hour drive.
District enrollment is 900 and holding steady. The district consists of three excellently maintained buildings and grounds with plans for significant renovations and improvements.