What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Teacher (Grades K-3) position at Central School District 51?
TITLE: K-3rd Grade General Music Teacher
Salary & Benefits Summary Per The Collective Bargaining Agreement
JOB GOAL: To facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Duties And Responsibilities
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 days. Salary and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
EVALUATION: Per the Central School District 51 Teacher Evaluation Plan
Salary & Benefits Summary Per The Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Annual Salary Range for 2025-26 School Year (180 days): $39,880 - $65,000 (Dependent upon years of experience and education)
- 15 Paid Sick Days per Full School Year
- 3 Paid Personal Days per Full School Year
- TRS Retirement Plan
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plan
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account Option
- Employee Assistance Program
- A new teacher induction academy will be held for all new licensed staff on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1.
- Valid and appropriate Illinois licensure.
- Music endorsement required.
- Complete required professional development to retain certification.
- Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.
JOB GOAL: To facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy.
- Demonstrates knowledge of students and plans instruction for individual students’ needs.
- Sets instructional outcomes as goals that can be assessed.
- Demonstrates knowledge of resources.
- Designs coherent instruction and differentiates with appropriate resources, groups and structure.
- Designs student assessments that are aligned with the instructional outcomes.
- Creates an environment of respect and rapport.
- Establishes a culture for learning.
- Manages classroom procedures.
- Manages student behavior by setting clear standards of conduct.
- Establishes a safe classroom that ensures the learning of all students.
- Communication with students is appropriate and expectations for the learning of content are clearly communicated.
- Engages students in their learning.
- Uses assessment to guide instruction.
- Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness and makes adjustment as needed to instruction
- Uses reflection to improve instruction.
- Maintains accurate records.
- Communicates with families frequently and tries to engage families in the instructional program.
- Participates in professional organizations and is involved in school and district events.
- Plans and presents music programs designed to exhibit pupil’s work for the school and community.
- Actively pursues professional development opportunities.
- Works in a collegial manner assisting with the district band and choral staff, including planning and instruction as needed.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.
- Adhere to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 days. Salary and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
EVALUATION: Per the Central School District 51 Teacher Evaluation Plan
Salary : $39,880 - $65,000
