Music/Choir Teacher
About The Position
POSITION: Music/Choir Teacher (1.0) STARTING DATE: 2026-27 School Year QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A valid Illinois Type 09 certification. 2. Music endorsement. May also include Instrumental Music and Vocal Music endorsement TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. Work Year: Will be determined according to current District contractual agreement. 2. Fringe Benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance plus sick leave, personal business leave. 3. Salary: Placement on teacher's salary schedule. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: See attached job description. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel. JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION : Music/Choir Teacher (1.0) LOCATION : Oak Forest High School EFFECTIVE DATE : 2026-27 School Year QUALIFICATIONS : A valid Illinois Type 09 or Type 10 Special Teaching certification. Music endorsement. May also include Instrumental Music and Vocal Music endorsement. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES : Planning and Preparation Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy. Demonstrates knowledge of students. Selects instructional goals. Demonstrates knowledge of resources. Designs coherent instruction. Assesses student learning. The Classroom Environment Creates an environment of respect and rapport. Establishes a culture for learning. Manages classroom procedures. Manages student behavior. Organizes physical space. Instruction Communicates clearly and accurately. Uses questioning and discussion techniques. Engages students in learning. Provides feedback to students. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness. Professional Responsibilities Reflects on teaching. Maintains accurate records. Communicates with families. Contributes to the school and district. Grows and develops professionally. Shows professionalism. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Work Year: Will be determined according to current District contractual agreement. Fringe Benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance plus sick leave, and personal business leave. Salary: Placement on teacher's salary schedule. EVALUATION : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel.
Requirements
- A valid Illinois Type 09 certification.
- Music endorsement. May also include Instrumental Music and Vocal Music endorsement
- A valid Illinois Type 09 or Type 10 Special Teaching certification.
- Music endorsement. May also include Instrumental Music and Vocal Music endorsement.
Responsibilities
- Planning and Preparation Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy.
- Demonstrates knowledge of students.
- Selects instructional goals.
- Demonstrates knowledge of resources.
- Designs coherent instruction.
- Assesses student learning.
- The Classroom Environment Creates an environment of respect and rapport.
- Establishes a culture for learning.
- Manages classroom procedures.
- Manages student behavior.
- Organizes physical space.
- Instruction Communicates clearly and accurately.
- Uses questioning and discussion techniques.
- Engages students in learning.
- Provides feedback to students.
- Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
- Professional Responsibilities Reflects on teaching.
- Maintains accurate records.
- Communicates with families.
- Contributes to the school and district.
- Grows and develops professionally.
- Shows professionalism.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- dental insurance
- life insurance
- sick leave
- personal business leave
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Job Type
Full-time
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