Long-Term Substitute: Elementary Music Teacher

Long-Term Substitute:
Elementary Music Teacher

Elementary School Professional Staff/ Music

.8 FTE beginning 8/24/26 anticipated through 12/18/26

$64,042 - $117,614 prorated based on number of days

Under the general supervision of the building principal, performs a variety of tasks, with the major responsibility being the instruction and supervision of students. Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge and skill in planning for and implementing instruction, student achievement, and creates a positive classroom environment. Demonstrates a commitment to continual professional growth and the accomplishment of building, district, and state goals as related to the education of students.

The diversity of our student body, our community and our staff is a strength that benefits our community and should be celebrated. We are committed to fostering a learning environment where diversity is encouraged, and to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce to provide all students with a better chance of seeing themselves as part of the education system. It is important that children of all races, cultures, and backgrounds are provided with familiar role models in schools.

We are committed to hiring the best employees of all backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our school system. The district shall employ staffing processes that support and foster diversity in its staff through recruitment, employment, training and retention of employees.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Lesson Planning and Design:
Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge and skill in planning and implementing classroom instruction.

• Develops lessons based on Universally Designed Learning (UDL) with clear objectives focusing on Common Core State Standards (CCSS), concepts, skills, and strategies.
• Incorporates data-driven reflection and assessment results, including student self‑assessments, to improve lessons.
• Meets the learning needs of the students by planning culturally responsive instructional strategies and practices appropriate to the students involved, the subject matter, and the desired learning objective.
• Selects and organizes instructional materials and equipment for the unit of instruction.
• Ensures a positive and supportive school environment that engages all students and includes multiple pathways for success.
• Plan and conduct lessons to promote educational equity for all students in order to eliminate disproportional racial and socioeconomic predictability of academic success.

• Creates a sense of belonging and sustains practices ensuring a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all members of the learning community.
• Establishes management practices that result in routines, transitions, and minimal loss of instruction time through the use of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Establishes and maintains open communication with students and caregivers, clearly communicating parameters for student behavior.
• Uses the Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to provide behavioral supports and intervention and provides meaningful reinforcement when it occurs.
• Manages student discipline fairly and in accordance with building regulations, school board policies, and legal requirements.
• Uses classroom time effectively to provide maximum time on learning tasks.
• Supervise pupils in out‑of‑classroom activities during the assigned periods.

• Communicates clear assessment criteria and standards, allowing multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning.
• Assesses the effectiveness of lessons to plan instruction and work toward improvement of instructional practices.
• Evaluates and informs students of their progress in a timely manner and provides opportunity for student feedback.

• Creates lessons that presents the subject matter clearly and precisely, with multiple entry points to engage all students' learning preferences and abilities.
• Gives clear direction and persistently checks for student understanding, providing appropriate accommodations, interventions, or support.
• Uses a wide variety of strategies to differentiate student learning experiences.
• Explains, demonstrates, provides practice and feedback so that students can comprehend and retain what is being taught.
• Uses inclusionary practices to accommodate and support varying ability and experience levels, including students receiving services on Individualized Education Plans (IEP).