Chorus Director

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunlap CUSD #323, located in Dunlap, IL, seeks a certified educator for secondary level (Choral/Vocal) roles at Dunlap High School and Dunlap Middle School. The position emphasizes planning, differentiation, and assessment aligned to instructional outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a State of Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements and will contribute to a standards-based classroom, family engagement, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualifications include a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare instruction aligned with content and pedagogy.
• Differentiate instruction with appropriate resources, groups and structure.
• Design coherent instruction and assessments aligned with outcomes.
• Establish a respectful classroom environment and clear expectations for learning.
• Communicate with families and participate in professional development.

Education

State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements required

Job description

Essential Functions

• Planning and Preparation
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy
• Demonstrates knowledge of students and plans instruction for individual students' needs
• Sets instructional outcomes as goals that can been assessed
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources
• Designs coherent instruction and differentiates with appropriate resources, groups and structure
• Designs student assessments that are aligned with the instructional outcomes

The Classroom Environment

• Creates an environment of respect and rapport
• Establishes a culture for learning
• Manages classroom procedures
• Manages student behavior by setting clear standards of conduct
• Establishes a safe classroom that ensures the learning of all students

Instruction

• Communication with students is appropriate and expectations for the learning of content are clearly communicated
• Uses questions that reflect high expectations
• Engages students in their learning
• Uses assessment to guide instruction
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness and makes adjustment as needed to instruction

Professional Responsibilities

• Uses reflection to improve instruction
• Maintains accurate records
• Communicates with families frequently and tries to engage families in the instructional program
• Participates in professional organizations and is involved in school and district events
• Actively pursues professional development opportunities
• Displays a high level of ethics and professionalism in dealing with students and colleagues
• Adheres to district sick leave and personal leave policies and is punctual to job assignments and meetings

Qualifications

State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements required

Salary/Benefits

REgionally competitive

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

District Name Dunlap CUSD #323 Building Name Dunlap High School / Dunlap Middle School Address 5220 W Legion Hall Rd and 5200 W Cedar Hills Dr
Dunlap, IL 61525 Phone [phone] Fax (309)691- IASA Region Central IL Valley County Peoria Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Choral/Vocal Grade Level Secondary