Summer School: Music Teacher Job at Woodland School District 50 in Gurnee

Woodland School District 50 | Gurnee, IL 60031

Summer School: Music Teacher JobID: 2515

Position Type

Summer School/Music Teacher

Date Posted

February 12, 2025

Location

Districtwide

Date Available

When filled

Closing Date

When filled

Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and educational environment by hiring individuals who support and contribute to the diversity and excellence of our student and academic programs through their teaching and service to our students, parents, and the community we serve.

If you welcome inclusion, equity and diversity, have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students, embrace and celebrate the individuality of our student population with respect to race, ethnicity, and economic status, and seek to celebrate the cultures that contribute to making our district so rich, please join our team! Minority candidates encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Required - Bachelor's Degree

Experience: Required - Teaching, student teaching, or substitute teaching experience; Preferred - Teaching, student teaching, or substitute teaching experience in an elementary school setting.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively implements the District #50 curriculum and has command of subject content.
• Plans a differentiated program of study which meets individual needs and interests of students. Adjusts lessons when appropriate.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques based on best practices.
• Prepares lesson plans that include clear objectives, materials used, and methods.
• Presents curriculum which supports district and state goals, objectives, and standards.
• Uses a variety of assessment strategies and provides progress reports as required.
• Utilizes pre and post assessments on a regular basis to adjust instruction to meet student needs.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Sets and enforces reasonable rules and procedures that are fair and consistent.
• Presents a safe and orderly classroom which is conducive to learning.
• Supports the district-wide program of respect and responsibility.
• Conducts class in assigned locations at scheduled times.
• Cooperates with other members of staff to meet the needs of all students.
• Attends and participates in building meetings and serves on committees as necessary.
• Contributes to a positive building climate through support of the District Strategic Plan.
• Regularly and consistently communicates with parents through a variety of media.
• Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the summer school director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Planning and Preparation - Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources. Design coherent instruction and select appropriate instructional activities, and has the ability to assess students' learning.
• Classroom Environment - Creates an environment of respect and rapport, establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages students' behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space.
• Instruction - Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Professional Responsibility - Reflects on teaching, maintains accurate records, communicates professionally, contributes to the school and district, grows and develops professionally, and shows professionalism.

Technical:

Competent in digital environments; iPads, databases, spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft Office, Google applications, etc.

Interpersonal:

Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Empathetic, humanistic, and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Strategic thinker. Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff. Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people.

DISTRICT CORE COMPETENCIES

• Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.
• Welcomes inclusion, equity, and diversity.
• Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.
• Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students.
• Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them.
• Willingly anticipate, identify, and adopt change.
• Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner.
• Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful.
• Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient.
• Take initiative to manage multiple tasks.
• Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.

Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.

Working Conditions: Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

June 9, 2025 - July 3, 2025: Monday thru Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

SALARY RANGE:

$48.48 per hour

HOW TO APPLY:

Internal applicants should apply online at ~~~. External applicants should apply online at ~~~ and attach three letters of recommendations, resume, and transcript(s) to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

CONTACT PERSON

Risa Levy-Gilbert
Director of Educational Supports & Innovation
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Vasiliki Vourvahis Frake
Director of Educational Services
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APPLICATION DEADLINE:

April 7, 2025

Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories.