Choir Director

ROE; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fremont School District 79 is looking for a Choir Director for the 2025-2026 school year. The role requires creating a safe learning environment while developing and implementing a viable curriculum. Applicants must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with a Music Endorsement, working collaboratively to enhance student growth and success.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Develops curriculum and lesson plans for middle school.
• Conducts assessments and modifies instruction based on student needs.
• Promotes safe and individualized learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student success and growth in academic skills.
• Maintains accurate student records and encourages parental involvement.
• Administers standardized assessments as per district requirements.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Student Assessment

Classroom Management

Communication

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with a Music Endorsement

Job description

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching

Date Posted:
6/9/2025

Location:
Fremont Middle School

Date Available:
'); '08/18/2025

Closing Date:
06/23/2025

District:
Fremont School District 79

Illinois Professional Educator License with a MusicEndorsement

Develops and administers middle school guaranteed and viable curriculum consistent with the school district’s strategic plan.

Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.

Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of Fremont School District 79.

Continues to acquire professional knowledge in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.

Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by the district’s procedures and applicable laws.

Encourages parental involvement in the student’s education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school’s standards and the school district’s policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional and positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Coordinates with other middle school staff members, especially within grade level and content areas, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

Administers standardized assessments in accordance with state and district testing programs.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designed by the Superintendent.

FEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

2025-2026Salary Schedule

Full benefits package

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Join the Fremont School District 79 Team



Fremont School District 79 is seeking a Choir Director for the 2025-2026 school year.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Illinois Professional Educator License with a MusicEndorsement

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the school Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and administers middle school guaranteed and viable curriculum consistent with the school district’s strategic plan.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of Fremont School District 79.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by the district’s procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in the student’s education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school’s standards and the school district’s policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional and positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other middle school staff members, especially within grade level and content areas, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Administers standardized assessments in accordance with state and district testing programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designed by the Superintendent.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

• FEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
• 2025-2026Salary Schedule
• Full benefits package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program