Elementary Vocal Music Teacher

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking an innovative teacher to provide music instruction at Rice Elementary School. Preferred candidates will have experience using technology in meaningful ways for teaching and learning, will have background in Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), and will be interested in enhancing inquiry-based learning opportunities for students.

• A culture of continuous learning and growth in a caring, collaborative and supportive environment
• Effective partnerships between students, staff, families and community members
• An inclusive, safe, caring and stimulating learning environment that promotes shared responsibility for performance and innovation
• Effective and ongoing communication with and outreach to students, staff, families and community members
• Transparency and good stewardship of resources

• Provide an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, physical and psychological growth
• Implement instructional activities using Minnesota Music standards that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Identify, select and modify instructional resources to support Music Standards and to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, interests, and learning needs
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement, particularly in the area of designing meaningful instructional opportunities utilizing the newly available one-to-one Technology using Music standards
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment

• Ability to work with diverse elementary learners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to work collaboratively with students, parents/guardians, staff and administration
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of best practices, including use of technology resources, for elementary learners
• Experience in creating student-centered learning opportunities that address state standards and support students to become life-long learners
• Experience effectively using a variety of data sources to inform instruction

Valid Minnesota teaching license in music.

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject area
• Experience using technology to augment student learning
• Experience using PBIS to augment student engagement
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with implementing Music Common Core Standards

1.0 FTE beginning the  school year

Salary based on the  Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Associations Master Agreement starting at $52,166 up to $97,326.

• Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Post retirement Health Care Savings Plan
• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
• 403b Matching Annuity
• Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO)

Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.