Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Orchestra

Date Posted: 7/21/2025

Location: Percy Julian Middle School

Date Available: 2025-2026 Music Teacher (Orchestra)

Revised: June 2025

Perm/contract:

SY25-26

Department:

Core Instruction

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Reports to:

Building Principals & Core Instruction Administration

Primary Reporting Location:

Julian Middle School

Level:

6-8

Compensation:

In accordance with Oak Park Teachers Association Collective

Date Available:

SY25-26

Bargaining Unit & Classification:

OPTA & Certified

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Benefits:

Insurance - medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available

Leaves - paid sick and personal days provided

Retirement - pre-tax retirement plans (e.g. 403b) available

D97 Ideal Team Member Profile The ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity-centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual: Champions the district's vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs. Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency. Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners. Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools. Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members. Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels. Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members. Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues. Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers. Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students.

About This Role

District 97 seeks a dedicated and dynamic full-time Orchestra Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with middle school students, plans, organizes, and teaches general music. They will instruct students, facilitate student learning, implement lesson plans according to established curriculum standards and requirements; serve as a resource concerning music instruction; oversee extracurricular music activities; monitor student progress, discipline as necessary, and perform other duties as required.

The ideal candidate will work in support of the district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Teaching Music Classes: Design and implement effective music curriculum, lessons, and activities. Individualized Instruction: Provide differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of our learners, considering various learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds. Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Develop and administer assessments to evaluate students' language proficiency and monitor their progress. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and support staff to create a cohesive and integrated educational experience for all students. Parent and Community Engagement: Foster positive relationships with parents and the community by communicating effectively about students' progress, organizing parent-teacher conferences, and participating in school events. Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of diverse backgrounds to create an inclusive and welcoming classroom environment. Professional Development: Stay current with best practices in education, attend professional development opportunities, and actively engage in ongoing learning to enhance teaching skills. Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a positive and structured classroom environment that promotes a love for learning, mutual respect, and collaboration. Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies and curriculum alignment with standards. Familiarity with district policies and procedures related to curriculum coordination and instructional support. Dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students. Effective oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, utilizing tact, patience, and courtesy. Competent in operating standard office and classroom equipment, including computers and assigned software. Capability to understand and relate to students with special needs. Adherence to District organization, operations, policies, and objectives, as well as department and program goals. Skillful interpretation, application, and explanation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Effective communication, cooperation, and maintenance of cooperative working relationships with others. Accurate analysis of situations and adoption of effective courses of action. Ability to prioritize and schedule work efficiently. Proficient in maintaining records and preparing reports. Consistent, punctual, and regular attendance. Candidate Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education. Valid PEL with appropriate endorsements in elementary education & music education. Preferred previous experience working with elementary school students Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to fostering a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the performance of light work-which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking, climbing stairs and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.

Apply through Frontline:

Applications are currently being accepted for this position via our district website. Please reach out to our human resources department at district97hr@op97.org, if you have questions about the application process.

We encourage interested applicants to apply, as we continue to uplift our equity policy. Our goal is to recruit, employ, support, and retain racially and linguistically diverse and culturally competent administrative, instructional, and support personnel. Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.