K-8 Special Education Music Teacher - Inclusive Arts

Northeast Metro 916; Lake Elmo (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pankalo Education Center in Minnesota seeks a Music Teacher to provide engaging, accessible instruction to K-8 students receiving special education services. You will foster creativity, communication, and confidence through singing, movement, rhythm, instrument play, and group performances in a multisensory setting.

This 1.0 FTE role (184 days) emphasizes joyful, inclusive instruction with no case management duties, aligning with the school's mission to support social-emotional growth and

Qualifications

• Requires minimum a bachelor’s degree and licensed or license-eligible in Autism Spectrum Disorders (K-12) or Emotional Behavior Disorders (K-12).
• Educators with Instrumental and Classroom Music (K-12) license will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach music to K–8 students in classrooms, small groups, or at home as assigned.
• Develop and implement curriculum and lesson plans for diverse learners.
• Monitor progress, prepare reports, and maintain student records.

Skills

Developing lessons

Assessing student achievement

Managing classroom behavior

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree and PELSB license (Autism Spectrum Disorders or Emotional Behavior Disorders)

Instrumental and Classroom Music license (K-12)

Tools

Computers and related software

Job description

Pankalo Education Center in Minnesota seeks a Music Teacher to provide engaging, accessible instruction to K-8 students receiving special education services. You will foster creativity, communication, and confidence through singing, movement, rhythm, instrument play, and group performances in a multisensory setting.

This 1.0 FTE role (184 days) emphasizes joyful, inclusive instruction with no case management duties, aligning with the school's mission to support social-emotional growth and