Community High School District 218 is hiring: Teacher - Music (Choir) - Maternit

Overview

Teacher - Music (Choir) – Maternity Leave

Position details: Classroom Teacher – Music (Choir Director) – Maternity Leave, January 2026–April 27, 2026.

Reports To

Reports to the Principal and assigned district administrators.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Meet all standards required by the Illinois State Board of Education for certification.

Responsibilities

Planning

• Develops lesson plans which reflect the district’s prescribed curriculum using Understanding by Design unit/lesson planning format.
• Selects appropriate long-range goals for the assigned courses.
• Plans for the use of instructional objectives that are related to long-range goals.
• Plans instructional activities at the appropriate level of difficulty and duration.
• Selects a variety of teaching methods and procedures along with a variety of student activities.
• Incorporates technology into instruction as appropriate.

Implementation

• Reviews, previews and/or states the purpose/objective of the lesson.
• Presents instruction at the appropriate level of difficulty.
• Presents appropriate instructional activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of facts and concepts of the specific lesson.
• Checks for student understanding.
• Provides guided practice in the classroom.
• Provides independent practice activities when appropriate.
• Implements appropriate motivational techniques.
• Employs appropriate levels of questioning techniques.

Evaluation

• Makes criteria and methods of evaluation clear and purposeful.
• Uses a variety of techniques to evaluate student progress.
• Prepares tests which reflect course objectives and classroom learning activities.
• Provides prompt evaluation feedback.
• Reports and interprets students’ progress to parents/guardians.

Interaction with Students

• Communicates effectively with students and parents.
• Sets and communicates appropriate expectations for student achievement.
• Demonstrates awareness of the physical, emotional and social needs of students.
• Demonstrates sensitivity in relating with students individually and in groups.
• Is readily available to students and parents.
• Promotes student self-discipline and responsibility.
• Recognizes and reinforces positive student behavior.

Interaction with Staff, Total School and Community

• Communicates and works with appropriate support personnel.
• Communicates and works with other staff members and administrators.
• Informs administrators and/or appropriate school personnel of student progress, behavior and attendance.
• Cooperates and communicates with parents/guardians.
• Shares ideas, materials and methods with other staff members.
• Assumes assigned non-instructional responsibilities and duties by sponsoring activities and/or coaching athletic teams commensurate with interests and abilities.
• Assumes reasonable responsibility for student management throughout the entire building.

Organization and Management

• Ensures that materials and information are presented appropriately to students.
• Maintains classroom/work areas for maximum effectiveness and safety.
• Manages student behaviors in accordance with administrative regulations and guidelines, school board policies and legal requirements.
• Establishes, communicates and enforces guidelines for student behavior in a fair and consistent manner.
• Manages disruptive behavior constructively.

Professional Responsibilities

• Strives to keep curriculum and instructional practices current.
• Selects appropriate channels for resolving conflicts, concerns or problems.
• Adheres to school regulations and board policies.
• Responds appropriately to concerns initiated by parents/guardians.
• Completes duties effectively and promptly.
• Maintains regular attendance and is punctual.
• Provides and maintains accurate records and information.
• Provides adequate plans and procedures for substitutes.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials and facilities.
• Attends and participates in department/program, building and parent conference meetings as scheduled.
• Follows the Teachers’ Handbook and District Policy Manual as required measurements of expectations and requirements.
• Notifies supervisor immediately regarding any safety related problems and/or concerns.
• Participates in staff development workshops or opportunities offered by the district.
• Is required to attain continuing professional development units (CPDUs) as mandated by the State of Illinois.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education