Middle School Music Teacher 2026-2027

Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators, and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility. RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social, and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources, and specialized programs. RGSD serves approximately 5,300 students across 13 schools, providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school.

About the Role

Reports directly to the building principal. Supervise areas of specific responsibilities as they relate to the classroom or program setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and long-range planning for classroom or program activities.
• Display knowledge of the curriculum and subject matter.
• Use effective teaching techniques, strategies, and skills during lessons.
• Evaluate student progress.
• Manage student behavior.
• Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Provide for individual differences and learning styles.
• Demonstrate a positive working relationship with the students.
• Communicate student progress and needs to parents.
• Engage in positive interpersonal relationships with members of the school staff.
• Follow policies, regulations, and procedures of the school district.
• Assume responsibilities outside the classroom.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• A teaching certificate substantiating completion of eligibility requirements for elementary, middle, or secondary education.
• Instrumental or vocal music certification.
• Successful completion of a background check by Human Resources.

Physical Demands

• Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently.
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects.
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet.
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.
• Requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and is generally a hazard-free environment.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

Pay

District Teacher Salary Schedule.

Schedule

10-month employment year.