Music and Choir Teacher (Grades 5-12) Job at ILLINI BLUFFS CUSD 327 SCHOOL DISTR

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Music - Vocal
• Date Posted:
  1/20/2025
• Location:
  Illini Bluffs Administrative Office
• Date Available:
  August 2025
• Closing Date:
  03/03/2025

Music and Choir Teacher (Grades 5-12)

Under the general supervision of the school principal, to develop students' understanding and appreciation of the art of music, including listening to a wide range of musical genres, periods, and styles. To identify, promote, and develop each student's talents in vocal and instrumental musical expression.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers music education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops a balanced music program and lessons to organize class time so that students have adequate time for preparation, rehearsal, and instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student musical learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, as appropriate.
• Plans, coordinates rehearsals for, and directs students in musical programs and performances outside the classroom.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to ensure a productive learning atmosphere during practice, rehearsal, and performances.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate music supplies and instrumental equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature, and other content areas taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to play an instrument or instruments, conduct students in playing instruments as needed.
• Ability to instruct students in singing, harmonization, and chorus as needed.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Certification/License

• Illinois State Certification as a Music Teacher.

Education

• Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Terms of Employment

Specific terms of employment are to be followed as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement as agreed upon between the Board of Education and the Illini Bluffs Federation of Teachers.

Salary

$45,036 (BA + 0) for the 2025-2026 school year.
Madrigal Stipend: $1,537 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance:
  • The school board pays 90% of the premium for single coverage and 80% of the premium for the cost of dependents for medical and/or dental insurance.
• Sick days:
  • 12 paid sick days per year.
• Personal days:
  • 3 paid personal days per year.