Music Teacher

Cook County SD 130; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Music Teacher responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated instruction aligned with curriculum standards. The role involves fostering a love for music, developing lesson plans, and assessing student progress across multiple grade levels. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a music endorsement and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Mentoring Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to assess learning and modify instruction as needed.
• Incorporate technology to enhance instruction.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans aligned with the district’s curriculum.
• Provides hands-on activities to engage students in music.
• Communicates with families about student progress.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Creativity

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License

Job description

Position Type:
Teaching/ Music Teacher

Date Posted:
5/16/2025

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
'); '08/11/2025

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Develops lesson plans that demonstrate a knowledge of the important concepts and skills in the area of music, as identified in the district’s curriculum.

• Introduces a variety of skills as a means of developing in each student an appreciation of music; and
• Provides instruction through the implementation of hands-on-activities that involve, but are not limited to, singing, dancing, listening to music, reading music, and playing musical instruments.

Introduces a variety of skills as a means of developing in each student an appreciation of music; and

Provides instruction through the implementation of hands-on-activities that involve, but are not limited to, singing, dancing, listening to music, reading music, and playing musical instruments.

Prepares lesson plans that incorporate best practice instructional strategies in music education.

Develops learning outcomes that are rigorous and aligned to the district’s curriculum.

Uses a variety of instructional resources and materials in planning engaging, rigorous, and differentiated activities that are structured to advance student musical skills and creativity.

Fosters a love for music and promotes musical development across all grade levels.

Designs a variety of student assessments that are aligned with the learning outcomes, using both formative and summative assessments to:

• Monitor students’ progress in their skills and understanding of musical concepts; and
• Tailor lessons to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities, ensuring all students have opportunities to learn.

Monitor students’ progress in their skills and understanding of musical concepts; and

Tailor lessons to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities, ensuring all students have opportunities to learn.

Promotes positive and supportive relationships with students.

Maximizes the use of instructional time by;

• Establishing efficient classroom routines and procedures;
• Guiding instructional groups; and
• Managing classroom transitions.

Establishing efficient classroom routines and procedures;

Guiding instructional groups; and

Managing classroom transitions.

Manages classroom behavior by:

• Communicating clear expectations for student conduct;
• Proactively monitoring student behavior at all times; and
• Responding to student misbehavior in an appropriate and respectful manner.

Communicating clear expectations for student conduct;

Proactively monitoring student behavior at all times; and

Responding to student misbehavior in an appropriate and respectful manner.

Enhances the learning environment by;

• Arranging the classroom to support instruction and student activities;
• Instructing students in the proper care and use of musical instruments; and
• Utilizing available technology and instructional resources to engage students.

Arranging the classroom to support instruction and student activities;

Instructing students in the proper care and use of musical instruments; and

Utilizing available technology and instructional resources to engage students.

Uses questioning and discussion strategies during instruction to:

• Engage students in critical thinking and reflection;
• Encourage students to make connections, draw conclusions, and formulate arguments;
• Challenge students to explain their thinking;
• Strengthen students’ ability to develop their own questions; and
• Assess student understanding.

Engage students in critical thinking and reflection;

Encourage students to make connections, draw conclusions, and formulate arguments;

Challenge students to explain their thinking;

Strengthen students’ ability to develop their own questions; and

Assess student understanding.

Engages students in activities and assignments that are intellectually challenging, allowing students to reflect on what they have learned.

Reflects on instructional practices in order to improve teaching and student learning.

Communicates frequently with families providing information about:

• The instruction and learning that is taking place in the classroom;
• The academic and social emotional progress of individual students; and
• How families can participate in their students’ learning.

The instruction and learning that is taking place in the classroom;

The academic and social emotional progress of individual students; and

How families can participate in their students’ learning.

Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a music endorsement applicable to the grade level assigned.

Ability to assess the learning of students and modify or enhance instruction as needed.

Ability to analyze various forms of data and use the information to make instructional decisions.

Individual must be able to incorporate technology as a means of enhancing their instruction.

Able to work with a diverse student population and establish open and regular communication with parents and guardians.

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Starting salaryof $49,029; (Please click the link to view the current (salary schedule).

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Qualified candidates may be granted up to twentyyears of verified full-time teaching experience for credit on the salary schedule.

We offer a mentoring program for teachers who are new to the District.

The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (Guardian), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans (2025-2026CCSD130 Benefit Summary Guide).

Reimbursement of up to $100 for goods and activities that promote wellness as part of the District's Employee Wellness Program.

Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members.

180 days per year – August through May/June.

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Job Summary:
The music teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated instruction that is aligned to the curriculum and Illinois Learning Standards. The music teacher’s goal is to develop in each student an appreciation of music through activities that include signing, listening to music, moving to music, reading music, playing musical instruments, and performances. The music teacher establishes a positive learning environment and commitment to fostering a love of music in students. The music teacher maintains regular communication with parent(s)/guardian(s) with regard to their instructional program and student success. This position is at the fourth and fifth grade level and requires travel between two school sites on a daily basis.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops lesson plans that demonstrate a knowledge of the important concepts and skills in the area of music, as identified in the district’s curriculum.
  • Introduces a variety of skills as a means of developing in each student an appreciation of music; and
  • Provides instruction through the implementation of hands-on-activities that involve, but are not limited to, singing, dancing, listening to music, reading music, and playing musical instruments.
• Prepares lesson plans that incorporate best practice instructional strategies in music education.
• Develops learning outcomes that are rigorous and aligned to the district’s curriculum.
• Uses a variety of instructional resources and materials in planning engaging, rigorous, and differentiated activities that are structured to advance student musical skills and creativity.
• Fosters a love for music and promotes musical development across all grade levels.
• Designs a variety of student assessments that are aligned with the learning outcomes, using both formative and summative assessments to:
  • Monitor students’ progress in their skills and understanding of musical concepts; and
  • Tailor lessons to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities, ensuring all students have opportunities to learn.
• Promotes positive and supportive relationships with students.
• Maximizes the use of instructional time by;
  • Establishing efficient classroom routines and procedures;
  • Guiding instructional groups; and
  • Managing classroom transitions.
• Manages classroom behavior by:
  • Communicating clear expectations for student conduct;
  • Proactively monitoring student behavior at all times; and
  • Responding to student misbehavior in an appropriate and respectful manner.
• Enhances the learning environment by;
  • Arranging the classroom to support instruction and student activities;
  • Instructing students in the proper care and use of musical instruments; and
  • Utilizing available technology and instructional resources to engage students.
• Uses questioning and discussion strategies during instruction to:
  • Engage students in critical thinking and reflection;
  • Encourage students to make connections, draw conclusions, and formulate arguments;
  • Challenge students to explain their thinking;
  • Strengthen students’ ability to develop their own questions; and
  • Assess student understanding.
• Engages students in activities and assignments that are intellectually challenging, allowing students to reflect on what they have learned.
• Reflects on instructional practices in order to improve teaching and student learning.
• Communicates frequently with families providing information about:
  • The instruction and learning that is taking place in the classroom;
  • The academic and social emotional progress of individual students; and
  • How families can participate in their students’ learning.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a music endorsement applicable to the grade level assigned.
• Ability to assess the learning of students and modify or enhance instruction as needed.
• Ability to analyze various forms of data and use the information to make instructional decisions.
• Individual must be able to incorporate technology as a means of enhancing their instruction.
• Able to work with a diverse student population and establish open and regular communication with parents and guardians.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Salary Range:

• Starting salaryof $49,029; (Please click the link to view the current (salary schedule).
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
• Qualified candidates may be granted up to twentyyears of verified full-time teaching experience for credit on the salary schedule.
• We offer a mentoring program for teachers who are new to the District.
• The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (Guardian), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans (2025-2026CCSD130 Benefit Summary Guide).
• Reimbursement of up to $100 for goods and activities that promote wellness as part of the District's Employee Wellness Program.
• Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members.

Working Conditions:

• 180 days per year – August through May/June.
• Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.