Teacher - Instrumental Music/Band
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher
- Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/ Band - Date Posted: 6/25/2026
- Date Available:
08/17/2026 - Closing Date: 07/08/2026
District 39 is seeking teachers who are child-centered professionals with a high degree of energy, flexibility, and initiative, as well as well-developed interpersonal skills. The expectation is that teachers will practice reflective teaching strategies and seek continuous self-improvement. This position requires a highly skilled, versatile music educator dedicated to fostering student growth across multiple developmental stages. The successful candidate will possess a unique combination of instructional and organizational expertise, including experience in recruiting, instrument matching, and teaching beginning band students on all instruments.
Additionally, this role requires a proven track record in developing middle school musicians, conducting large concert band ensembles, and collaborating effectively across two school sites.
Please note that this position also includes co-directing the robust Junior High Jazz Program. While this is an after-school program, it is a long-standing core expectation of the role. The Jazz Program consistently supports two distinct ensembles, and candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their capability in this specialized area.
Qualifications- Comprehensive knowledge of instrumental music pedagogy. Instrumental music teaching experience preferred.
- Valid IL educator licensure with proper endorsement(s).
Minimum $61,877.70 annually with benefits. Actual compensation based on education and experience. Our beginning salaries for this school year can be found here. Benefits for this position include access to health insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance. Some tuition reimbursement is available for graduate-level courses in the field of education. Tier 2 TRS employees may be eligible for additional retirement savings benefits.
All applicable benefits can be found in the current WEA contractual bargaining agreement.
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