Middle School Choir Teacher

About the role

MCHENRY COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 is seeking a Middle School Choir Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Parkland Middle School. The position reports to the Building Principal.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements instructional programs in accordance with the District's philosophy and curricular objectives.
• Provide music instructional services to varying middle school students.
• Understand how to align the music program to the common core standards.
• Design/create and produce a music program presentation.
• Delivers instruction to engage all students and adjusts lessons as indicated by student progress for the purpose of improving their success in academic and interpersonal skills.
• Create and administer assessments aligned with instructional goals.
• Use the data from assessments to evaluate student competency, develop individual learning plans, and plan instructional groups.
• Maintain accurate and timely records for the purpose of monitoring student progress.
• Manage student behavior, classroom procedures, and physical space to provide a safe and optimal learning environment for students and staff.
• Assess student progress towards targets and standards for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration throughout the learning process.
• Use technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration while establishing clear objectives for all lessons and communicating these objectives to all students.
• Collaborate and facilitate ongoing staff development.
• Communicate and collaborate with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes.
• Understand various formal and informal assessment strategies and use them to support the continuous development of students.
• Demonstrate exemplary classroom practice and possess a deep understanding of technology integration and quality learning principles.
• Perform such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the building Principal.

Requirements

• Current and Valid Illinois Middle School Music Endorsement.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to education and a passion for working with young people. They should also have a proven track record of success in teaching music and a demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage a classroom effectively.
• Knowledge of educational technology.
• Experience with curriculum alignment.

Benefits

• Full health insurance program with major medical.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement for approved graduate programs of study.

Pay

Salary will be commensurate with professional training and experience according to salary schedule.

Schedule

180 Day - Full Time

Contact Information

Brian Kilinski, PhD
Director of Human Resources
Title IX Coordinator
Contact info: bkilinski@d15.org
McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15
420 N. Front Street
McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 779-244-1000

Application Process

To apply, please visit our website: www.d15.org.
Attach: cover letter, resume, transcripts, certificates, and four reference letters.