10-month full-time position. For the 2025-2026 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.
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