Elementary Music Teacher (LTS) - 1.0 FTE - Red Oak Elementary

Shakopee Public Schools; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA & VEBA options

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care

Accidental Injury & Critical Illness

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

TRA Plan + district contribution

403(B) plan + district contribution

Job summary

Shakopee Public Schools is seeking a Long-term Substitute to teach Music at Red Oak Elementary, with some travel to another elementary school, from August 24, 2026 through November 5, 2026.

The LTS will provide instruction aligned to student ability, create a classroom environment that fosters learning and growth, and collaborate with staff and parents to support student development during the assignment period.

Qualifications

• Valid MN teaching license in Classroom General Music, Vocal Music, or Elementary Education.
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in content area in accordance with each student's ability.
• Create a classroom environment that fosters student learning and personal growth.
• Establish effective working relationships with students and parents, and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Effective communication

Relationship building with students, -

Differentiated instruction

Multiple instructional designs

Education

MN teaching license in Classroom General Music or Vocal Music or Elementary Education

Job description

Description

Shakopee Public Schools is searching for a Long-term Substitute (LTS) to teach Music at Red Oak Elementary (with some travel to another elementary school) from approximately August 24, 2026 through November 5, 2026.

Job Summary

Provides instruction in content area in accordance with each student's ability, creates a classroom environment that fosters student learning and personal growth. Establishes effective working relationships with students and parents, works collaboratively with other staff members.

Qualifications

• Valid MN teaching license in Classroom General Music, Vocal Music, or Elementary Education.


• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.


• Strong classroom management skills.


• Effective communication skills.


• Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Pay & Benefits Information (if Eligibility Requirements Are Met)

• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• HSA & VEBA options


• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care options


• Accidental Injury & Critical Illness Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Plan + district contribution


• 403(B) plan + district contribution

Daily rate ranges from $289.00 to $403.76 depending upon education level.

Our Staff Receives

• Professional development opportunities provided by the District


• Strong mentoring program for first-year staff

Working Conditions

Classroom environment.

Application Procedure

Apply online at www.shakopee.k12.mn.us under Job ID 6594.

Selection Procedure

Candidates who are under further consideration will be contacted for an interview. Position will remain open until filled.

District Information

The Shakopee district serves more than 8,000 students in Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and the Jackson, Louisville, and Sand Creek townships.

Our Mission

Shakopee Schools, in partnership with our community, will educate lifelong learners to succeed in a diverse world.

The Shakopee School District is committed to providing the best opportunities for our students. We are dedicated to helping them excel and achieve their educational goals and teaching them to be good citizens of our community, our nation and our world.