Long-Term Substitute General Music Teacher Grades 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

Long-Term Substitute General Music Teacher Grades 5 & 6

Chelmsford Public Schools Parker Middle School - Chelmsford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5959925

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Teaching Vacancies for the 2026- 2027 School Year

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The district reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Long- Term Substitute General Music Teacher

Location: Parker Middle School

Assignment Dates: 10/19/2026- 12/11/2026 Dates are subject to change

Reports To: Dr. Christy Whittlesey, Fine and Performing Arts Department Coordinator
Mr. Josh Blagg, Parker School Principal
Mr. Mark Souza, Parker School Assistant Principal

General Description:

• 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.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $200 to $200 Per Day

Welcome to Parker Middle School

The Parker Middle School staff is committed to the unique development of each child. We recognize the distinct social, emotional, and physical needs of early adolescence and strive to give our students a sense of belonging in a dynamic learning environment. We embrace a shared responsibility with the students, parents and the community for students to reach their individual academic potentials by demonstrating the value of learning, promoting respect, encouraging wise choices, and setting high expectations for student achievement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Active state DESE licensure as a music teacher
  2. Master's degree or equivalent with a major in Music
  3. Excellent communication skills and capacity to foster cooperative teamwork.
  4. Experience with Google Classroom and technological platforms.
  5. Knowledge of age-appropriate music pedagogy and how to foster a culturally responsive music classroom.
  6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.


• Master degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joshua Blagg , Principal


• 75 Graniteville Road


• Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01863


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]