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Central School District 51

Central School District 51 is hiring: Music Teacher (Grades K-3) in Washington

Central School District 51, Washington, IL, United States, 61571

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  • Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
  • Date Posted: 2/14/2025
  • Location: Central Primary School
  • Date Available: 08/12/2025
TITLE: K-3rd Grade General Music Teacher
Salary & Benefits Summary per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:
  • Annual Salary Range for 2025-26 School Year (180 days): $39,880 - $65,000 (Dependent upon years of experience and education)
  • 15 Paid Sick Days per Full School Year
  • 3 Paid Personal Days per Full School Year
  • TRS Retirement Plan
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account Option
  • Employee Assistance Program

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Valid and appropriate Illinois licensure.
  • Music endorsement required.
  • Complete required professional development to retain certification.
  • Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Assistant Principal

JOB GOAL: To facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of students and plans instruction for individual students’ needs.
  • Sets instructional outcomes as goals that can be assessed.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of resources.
  • Designs coherent instruction and differentiates with appropriate resources, groups and structure.
  • Designs student assessments that are aligned with the instructional outcomes.
  • Creates an environment of respect and rapport.
  • Establishes a culture for learning.
  • Manages classroom procedures.
  • Manages student behavior by setting clear standards of conduct.
  • Establishes a safe classroom that ensures the learning of all students.
  • Communication with students is appropriate and expectations for the learning of content are clearly communicated.
  • Engages students in their learning.
  • Uses assessment to guide instruction.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness and makes adjustment as needed to instruction.
  • Uses reflection to improve instruction.
  • Maintains accurate records.
  • Communicates with families frequently and tries to engage families in the instructional program.
  • Participates in professional organizations and is involved in school and district events.
  • Plans and presents music programs designed to exhibit pupil’s work for the school and community.
  • Actively pursues professional development opportunities.
  • Works in a collegial manner assisting with the district band and choral staff, including planning and instruction as needed.
  • Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.
  • Adhere to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.

Note: The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 days. Salary and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

EVALUATION: Per the Central School District 51 Teacher Evaluation Plan

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