Inspiring Middle School General Music Substitute (Gr. 5-6)

Chelmsford Schools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute General Music Teacher for Parker Middle School to serve grades 5 and 6. The assignment runs from 10/19/2026 through 12/11/2026, with daily instruction for approximately 24 classes per week and collaboration across the Fine and Performing Arts team.

The ideal candidate will hold a DESE license in music, possess a Master's in Music, and demonstrate strong communication and inclusive teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Active state DESE licensure as a music teacher.
• Master's degree or equivalent with a major in Music.
• Excellent communication skills and capacity to foster cooperative teamwork.
• Experience with Google Classroom and technological platforms.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate music pedagogy and how to foster a culturally responsive music classroom.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in facilitating students' success in daily grade 5-6 school music classes, including students with diverse learning preferences and needs (approximately 24 classes each week).
• Collaborate with other teachers to support the school's SEL curriculum.
• Demonstrate knowledge of instruments, music literacy, music from a variety of cultures, and various genres of music.
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and district music staff for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions, and planning curriculum.
• Participate in transition/recruitment activities for music students transitioning between levels.
• Assist students in school-based performance opportunities.
• Attend annual Curriculum Night and Open House Nights.
• Communicate regularly with parent through email, phone calls, face-to-face meetings, and through approved social media.
• Ensure that school owned instruments are kept in working order.
• Post bi-weekly grades for all students.
• Attend all building and department meetings.
• Participate in department and building professional development activities.
• Adhere to State and National Music Standards in the music classroom.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

DESE licensure (Music)

Master's in Music

Tools

Google Classroom

Job description

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute General Music Teacher for Parker Middle School to serve grades 5 and 6. The assignment runs from 10/19/2026 through 12/11/2026, with daily instruction for approximately 24 classes per week and collaboration across the Fine and Performing Arts team.

The ideal candidate will hold a DESE license in music, possess a Master's in Music, and demonstrate strong communication and inclusive teaching practices.