Elementary Music & Band Teacher 3-5 - Long Term Substitute

Cohasset Public Schools; Cohasset (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohasset Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Music & Band Teacher 3-5 as a long-term substitute at Deer Hill School in Cohasset, MA. The assignment runs from December 14, 2026, through March 12, 2027.

You will plan units, teach wind and percussion, accompany on piano, program repertoire, and direct performances for school and community. You will collaborate with special education staff, monitor student progress, and maintain records while engaging students with developmentally appropriate

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Teaching Licensure in Music is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
• SEI Certification is preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan units and lessons that foster a coherent and rigorous progression of learning, meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and employ a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional techniques.
• Demonstrate basic accompaniment on piano/keyboard.
• Demonstrate proficiency and an ability to teach beginners on all wind and percussion instruments.
• Effectively program repertoire that is grade level and performance appropriate.
• Plan, rehearse, and direct pupils in musical programs for school and community.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Assess the progress of students on a regular basis and use these assessments to inform instruction.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and collaborate with special education teachers and classroom aides in order to support academic progress of students on IEPs, 504 Plans, or any other education plans.
• Identify pupil academic and social emotional needs and collaborate with other professional staff members and families to address those needs.
• Control the storage and use of school-owned property.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders on pupils’ progress.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities related to music.
• Attend staff and team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Massachusetts Teaching Licensure in Music

Bachelor’s degree or higher

SEI Certification Preferred

Job description

Elementary Music & Band Teacher 3-5 - Long Term Substitute

Cohasset Public Schools Deer Hill School - Cohasset, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5971396

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 14, 2026

Job Description

Assignment anticipated from December 14th, 2026 through March 12th, 2027

• Plan units and lessons that foster a coherent and rigorous progression of learning, meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and employ a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional techniques.
• Demonstrate basic accompaniment on piano/keyboard.
• Demonstrate proficiency and an ability to teach beginners on all wind and percussion instruments.
• Effectively program repertoire that is grade level and performance appropriate.
• Plan, rehearse, and direct pupils in musical programs for school and community.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Assess the progress of students on a regular basis and use these assessments to inform instruction.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and collaborate with special education teachers and classroom aides in order to support academic progress of students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 Accommodation Plans, or any other education plans.
• Identify pupil academic and social emotional needs and collaborate with other professional staff members and families to address those needs.
• Control the storage and use of school-owned property.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders (families, team members and student assistance team) on pupils’ progress.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities related to music.
• Attend staff and team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Employer Description

Cohasset Public Schools

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > Music Education

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cohasset Public Schools policy of nondiscrimination shall apply to the District’s students, staff, and families, and shall extend to the District’s dealings with the general public and those with whom it does business, in accordance with applicable law. No individual shall be discriminated against or harassed in admission, employment, or access to educational opportunities, courses of study, programs, activities, or facilities of the Cohasset Public Schools on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, U.S. uniformed military service member status, disability, age (student age eligibility requirements excepted), homelessness, marital or parental status, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Cohasset Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Any complaint of a violation of the District's nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools or to the relevant District Officer or Coordinator (e.g., Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, Section 504, McKinney-Vento).

Job Requirements

• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
• Massachusetts Teaching Licensure in Music
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience in early childhood and/or elementary school
• SEI Certification Preferred
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alexandra L. Sullivan , Deer Hill School Principal
• 208 Sohier St
• Cohasset, Massachusetts 02025
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]