TEACHER - MUSIC (TEMPORARY POSITION) Job at Garfield16 in Glenwood Springs

Job Title

Teacher - Music (Temporary Position)

Location

Bea Underwood Elementary, Garfield County School District No. 16

Job Summary

Responsible for instructing elementary level students in music, in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of District and state content standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, curriculum, lesson plans, and learning activities.
• Design assessment tasks, interpret student data, and modify instruction accordingly.
• Monitor student growth, maintain documentation, and adapt support as needed.
• Support all Garfield County School District 16 policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity and supervise student behavior and well‑being.
• Communicate students’ progress and needs to parents/guardians and staff.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities, team meetings, and district discussions.
• Provide personal and professional excellence, promoting inclusivity and collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.
• Math and accounting skills.

Other Requirements

• Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Ability to work supportively with teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
• Ability to communicate with diverse students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
• Commitment to student diversity, family engagement, and professional excellence.
• Knowledge of safety rules and reporting unsafe conditions.

Reports To

Principal

Budget and Resource Responsibility

Assist with planning and monitoring classroom/department budget.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In compliance with federal and state civil rights laws, Garfield County School District No. 16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified individuals on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Harassment that rises to the level described in state law is also prohibited.

Application Deadline

Openings as of 11/6/2025, Available 01/05/2026.