Music Teacher, .5 FTE, Field Elementary

Littleton Public Schools; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Littleton Public Schools in Colorado is seeking a licensed Music Teacher to lead instruction for students with a focus on developing musical skills and knowledge. The role emphasizes planning and delivering engaging lessons, monitoring progress, and ensuring a safe, welcoming classroom aligned with district goals.

The position requires a Professional Educator license from the Colorado Department of Education and participation in district procedures.

Qualifications

• Proper license as Professional Educator per Colorado Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instruction, providing materials which facilitate active learning; monitor student progress and adapt course content delivery methods.
• Promote high expectations with culturally relevant instruction and maintain a safe, welcoming classroom environment.
• Develop and implement instructional practices with multiple assessment methods, supporting rigorous goals.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and development as required by policies and laws.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Licensed Professional Educator per Colorado Department of Education

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Littleton Public Schools

Music Teacher

"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool throughGrade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternativeprograms, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of closecommunity ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but adestination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and makemeaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The music teacher performs under supervision of a principal or other designated supervisor andhas major responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students. Instruction of students includesindividual skill development, expansion of knowledge, and development of ability to reason. Supervisionof students includes guidance, development, and safety. The classroom teacher functions in accordancewith the established policies, rules, regulations and the performance standards of the District/State andthe performance goals established for the teacher.

DUTIES:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instruction, providing materials which facilitate active learning; monitor student progress and adapt course content delivery methods in orderto meet the needs of individual students; instruct and monitor students in the use of learningmaterials, technologies and equipment to support instruction.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, providing every student with high quality and culturallyrelevant instruction; support and implement the District's Educational Racial Equity Policy;create a safe, welcoming classroom environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnicdiversity of the student population and community.
• Develop and implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple methods ofassessment, support students in meeting rigorous learning goals and engage and encouragelearners to develop deep understanding of content areas.
• Develop and implement effective classroom management strategies, providing a safe, secureand respectful learning environment; communicate student behavior expectations in a positivemanner; convey reminders, rules and expectations with consistency and equity, whilerecognizing the unique qualities and characteristics of the individual.
• Progress toward professional goals and contribute to school-wide goals through professionallearning communities, parent/student surveys, meetings, record keeping, and other measuresand methods.
• Update and maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development asrequired by school, district, state and federal policies, regulations and laws.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Successful applicants must be properly licensed for assignment as a Professional Educator according to the Colorado Department of Education.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: (Annual salary schedule based on 1.0 FTE)

WORK YEAR: 187 contract days (district educator calendar)

FTE .5

BENEFIT INFORMATION:

Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistanceprogram; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professionaldevelopment programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public EmployeesRetirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensationoptions by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.littletonpublicschools.net/o/lps/page/employee-benefits

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 4:48:17 PM CST.

Internal applicants only. Only currently employed contracted, licensed staff are eligible for in-district transfer and should use the "Internal Applicants" link in AppliTrack. Currently employed non-contracted licensed staff should use the "External Applicant" link in AppliTrack.

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