Teacher, Music/Band (2025-2026) - Howe Job Details | Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools is seeking a passionate Music/Band Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at Howe Elementary. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Minnesota teaching license. Candidates will provide quality music instruction aligned with state standards and foster an inclusive learning environment for diverse students.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Must hold a valid Minnesota Music teaching license.
• Prior experience in diverse educational settings desired.

Responsibilities

• Implement Minnesota State Standards and assess student needs.
• Collaborate with peers to develop instructional strategies.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding educational decisions.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Assessment Techniques

Collaboration

Multicultural Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university

Valid Minnesota Music teaching license

Job description

Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.

Job Title:Teacher, Music/Band (2025-2026) - Howeand Requisition ID number: 103311

Close Date:11:59 PM on

Organizational Unit: Howe Elementary (10000039)

Site: Howe (0132)

FTE:0.6FTE & 0.4 FTE @ 42 Weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union: Teachers(04)

Functional Area: Teaching

Salary Range:$53,629/Year-$109,468/Year

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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Howe has 2 Positions available (General Music and Band.)

SUMMARY

Provide quality instruction aligned to the state and national standards.The candidate must be knowledgeable of district music standards a nd have the ability to maintain and advance music skills of students. Must have strong classroom/personal organizational skills along with fair and consistent disciplinary skills. Responsive classroom training desired.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements; knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
• Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.
• Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
• Assess students' developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
• Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning.
• Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.
• Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development.

Education and Experience Guidelines

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.
• Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Minnesota Musicteaching license - classroom or vocal; or proof of pending approved licensure

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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes: | 12:01 AM On | Howe Elementary (10000039) | Howe (0132) | Teaching