Middle School Music Appreciation Teacher

About the role

MCHENRY COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 is seeking a Middle School Music Appreciation Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at McHenry Middle School.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements instructional programs in accordance with the District's philosophy and curricular objectives.
• 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.
• Designs classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans that align with State and District standards.
• Creates and administers assessments aligned with instructional goals. Uses the data from assessments to evaluate student competency, developing individual learning plans and for planning instructional groups.
• Maintains accurate and timely records for the purpose of monitoring student progress.
• Manages student behavior, classroom procedures, and physical space to provide a safe and optimal learning environment for students and staff.
• Affirms student progress towards targets and standards for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration throughout the learning process.
• Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration while establishing clear objectives for all lessons, curricular units, projects, and communicates these objectives to all students.
• Collaborates and facilitates ongoing staff development.
• Communicates and collaborates with instructional staff, school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes.
• Understands various formal and informal assessment strategies and uses them to support the continuous development of students.
• Demonstrates exemplary classroom practice and possesses a deep understanding of technology integration and quality learning principles.

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

Salary will be commensurate with professional training and experience according to salary schedule. Full health insurance program with major medical. Life insurance. Tuition reimbursement for approved graduate programs of study.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary will be commensurate with professional training and experience according to salary schedule.
• Full health insurance program with major medical.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement for approved graduate programs of study.

Application Process

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

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
Posted: 07/28/2026