Orchestra Teacher (Long Term Sub)

Indian Prairie School District 204; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Prairie School District 204 in Aurora, Illinois seeks a long-term substitute music teacher to deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons. You will develop plans, assess progress, and collaborate with colleagues to support diverse learners.

The role begins in August 2026 and requires a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a K-12 Music endorsement. The position is on-site at the high school level.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with K-12 Music endorsement.
• Experience as a long-term substitute teacher is preferred.
• Ability to plan and assess student progress and communicate with families.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Assess student progress through formal and informal methods.
• Communicate progress with parents in writing and verbally.
• Collaborate with grade-level and support staff to plan instruction.
• Establish a safe, positive learning environment and manage classroom behavior.
• Participate in district teams and professional development.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Instructional delivery

Assessment literacy

Collaborative teamwork

Classroom management

Parent communication

Differentiation

Behavior support

Education

Illinois Teaching License (K-12 Music)

Job description

Description: Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world. This is a long term substitute position. Position start date: August 2026.

Job Summary

• Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress. Administer standardized assessments as directed. Interpret student assessment data for application of instructional methods and monitoring of student progress.
• Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other grade level or departmental teachers and support teachers to plan instruction across classrooms and to incorporate lessons across subjects.
• Meet regularly with support teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs met.
• Assign work, instructions or lessons to student teachers and/or volunteers. Assess work, modify and provide regular feedback.
• Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
• Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school and district objectives.
• Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
• Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The qualified candidate will have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a K-12 Music endorsement.

Rate of pay:

$317/Day

Working Conditions:

High School.

Selection Procedure:

Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.