Long Term Sub Music Teacher K-5

About the role

This is a Temporary Long Term Sub Music Teacher role from 7/27- October 25, 2026.

Essential Functions

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
• Absess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
• Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education.
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Aspire Public Schools.

Qualifications

• Competencies: Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles; Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks; Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices; Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data; Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices; Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community.
• Minimum educational level & Certifications/Licensure: Bachelor's Degree K-8 Single Subject: Music Credential preferred; 9-12 Single Subject: Music required; English Language Learner Authorization required 9-12 NCLB Highly Qualified required; K-12 Experience required: 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred.

Physical requirements

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.