Summer School: Music Teacher - $49.0 An Hour

Title Summer School: Music Teacher

Qualifications

License/Certification: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License or Illinois Substitute Teacher License

Education: Required – Bachelor's Degree

Experience: Required – Teaching, student teaching, or substitute teaching experience. Preferred – teaching experience in an elementary school setting.

Position Date Posted: February 15, 2026

Location: Districtwide

Date Available: June 8, 2026

Closing Date: April 7, 2026

Description Provide enrichment and instructional support to students in grades K–8 in a summer school setting.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

Effectively implements the District #50 curriculum and has command of subject content.

Plans a differentiated program of study which meets individual needs and interests of students. Adjusts lessons when appropriate.

Uses a variety of instructional techniques based on best practices.

Prepares lesson plans that include clear objectives, materials used, and methods.

Presents curriculum which supports district and state goals objectives and standards.

Uses a variety of assessment strategies and provides progress reports as required.

Utilizes pre and post assessments on a regular basis to adjust instruction to meet student needs.

Maintains accurate records.

Sets and enforces reasonable rules and procedures that are fair and consistent.

Presents a safe and orderly classroom which is conducive to learning.

Supports the district-wide program of respect and responsibility.

Conducts class in assigned locations at scheduled times.

Cooperates with other members of staff to meet the needs of all students.

Attends and participates in building meetings and serves on committees as necessary.

Contributes to a positive building climate through support of the District Strategic Plan.

Regularly and consistently communicates with parents through a variety of media.

Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the summer school director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Planning and Preparation

– Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources. Design coherent instruction and select appropriate instructional activities, and has the ability to assess students learning.

Classroom Environment

– Creates an environment of respect and report, establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages students behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space.

Instruction

– Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.

Professional Responsibility

– Reflects on teaching, maintains accurate records, communicates professionally, contributes to the school and district, grows and develops professionally, and shows professionalism.

Technical Competent in digital environments;

iPads, databases,spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft Office, Google applications, etc.

Interpersonal Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills. Empathetic, humanistic and open‑minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Strategic thinker. Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff. Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people.

District Core Competencies

Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.

Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.

Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.

Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students.

Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them.

Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.

Engage in all job‑related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner.

Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful.

Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient.

Take initiative to manage multiple tasks.

Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.

Physical Demands

Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.

Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.

Working Conditions: Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist.

Terms of Employment June 8, 2026 – July 2, 2026;

Monday thru Friday;

8:30 a.M. – 3:00 p.M.

Salary Range Minimum of $48.96 per hour. (Current D50 employees in this position will be paid their current rate of pay.)

How to Apply Internal applicants should apply online at. External applicants should apply online at and attach three letters of recommendation, resume and transcript(s) to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Further information regarding this position may be obtained by contacting: Tia Martinez

Director of Educational Supports & Innovation

Application Deadline April 7, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status (provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States), use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services (847‑596‑5631) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the District's Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources (847‑596‑5640) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.

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