Dynamic Music Teacher — Secondary Classroom

Decatur Public Schools District #61; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Public Schools District #61 is seeking a Certified Secondary Teacher to join Parsons Elementary School team. The role focuses on delivering instruction aligned with state and district standards, while collaborating with staff and parents to support student growth.

The position requires an Illinois State certificate for secondary teaching and a Bachelor's Degree, with ongoing engagement in curriculum development and policy adherence within the District 61 framework.

Qualifications

• Illinois State certificate in the teaching field qualifying the teacher to teach at the secondary level.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.
• Such other requirements as the Board may establish.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in compliance with curricular requirements of the State and of the Board of Education of District 61.
• Remaining current on research, new developments and literature on education, especially elementary and/or the area of special assignment.
• Compliance with Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board-Employee Agreements at the school level.
• Participation on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis in the curriculum development process at the building and district levels, as required to periodically review all curricular areas to keep them up-to-date.
• Participation from time-to-time, in the development of District Policies and Administrative Regulations, on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis.
• The major instructional function of the secondary classroom teacher includes: Instructional Delivery, Human Skills, Planning Skills, Evaluation of Students and Programs, Classroom Management, Resource Utilization

Skills

Team player

Professional demeanor

Communication

Adaptability to board policies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Illinois State certificate (secondary level)

Job description

Decatur Public Schools District #61 is seeking a Certified Secondary Teacher to join Parsons Elementary School team. The role focuses on delivering instruction aligned with state and district standards, while collaborating with staff and parents to support student growth.

The position requires an Illinois State certificate for secondary teaching and a Bachelor's Degree, with ongoing engagement in curriculum development and policy adherence within the District 61 framework.