2025 Elementary Classroom Music Temporary Teacher, 0.22 FTE, Dates: 1/5/27-6/9/27

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks a Part-time Elementary Music teacher to serve two schools on a rotating schedule. The role involves teaching 4th grade navigators and K readiness groups, with planning, travel between Groveland and Scenic Heights, and aligning lessons to the district curriculum.

Responsibilities include developing plans, communicating with families, and leveraging technology to enhance learning.

Qualifications

• Minnesota K-12 Elementary Classroom Music certification is required.
• Experience aligning lessons to district curriculum and standards.
• Strong communication with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials aligned to district curriculum.
• Translates plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Establishes standards of pupil behavior to support effective learning.
• Evaluates academic and social growth; maintains timely records.
• Identifies pupil needs and develops IEP-related strategies.
• Communicates with parents via Schoology, newsletters, calls, emails.
• Collaborates with colleagues and supervisors to support students.
• Maintains professional skills through meetings and courses.
• Participates in regular professional learning communities.
• Integrates technology into instruction.
• Performs other duties of similar nature or level.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology in classroom

Communication

Self-starter

Collaboration

Education

Minnesota K-12 Elementary Classroom Music

Tools

Schoology

Smartboard

Job description

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching / Music-Classroom

Date Posted: 10/15/2026

Location: Elementary Buildings

Date Available: 1/5/27

Closing Date: Until Filled

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License Required

Minnesota K-12 Elementary Classroom Music

Assignment Details

This position will work part time, 2 days within a 6 day rotating schedule between Groveland and Scenic Heights Elementary Schools.

Music: Days 2 and 5

• 9:10-9:58 - 4th grade Navigators (SH)
• 10:02-10:50 - 2/3 Navigators (SH)
• 10:50-12:18 - transition and travel time
• 12:18-1:06 - RSK (Ready Start Kindergarten at GRV)

Compensation

Click here to view the teacher collective bargaining agreement and salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -a-, Schedule A. This Position Is Not Medical nor Dental Benefit Eligible.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
2. Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
3. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
4. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records in a timely fashion prepares progress reports.
5. Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
6. Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
7. Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
8. Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
9. Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
10. Integration of technology into instruction.
11. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
2. Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
3. Respond in emergency situations.
4. Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
5. May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
6. May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
2. Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
3. Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
4. Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
5. Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
6. Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Hiring Administrator(s)

Andrew Gilbertson, Principal Nicole Snedden, Principal