General Music Teacher (Long Term Sub)

Description:
Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world. This is a full time long-term substitute position. Approximate dates of assignment 11/16/26-12/18/27.

Job Summary:

• Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress. Administer standardized assessments as directed. Interpret student assessment data for application of instructional methods and monitoring of student progress.
• Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other grade level or departmental teachers and support teachers to plan instruction across classrooms and to incorporate lessons across subjects.
• Meet regularly with support teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs met.
• Assign work, instructions or lessons to student teachers and/or volunteers. Assess work, modify and provide regular feedback.
• Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
• Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school and district objectives.
• Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
• Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: The qualified candidate will have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a PK-12 Music Endorsement.

Rate of pay: $310/day
Working Conditions: Elementary School.
Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator