School District of Athens

Position: Grade 6 - 12 Choir/Kindergarten - Grade 5 General Music Teacher

Days of Employment: 187

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits: This position qualifies for District benefits to include: health, dental, life insurance, and retirement (Wisconsin Retirement System).

Job Position Statement

The School District of Athens is in search of a highly skilled and professional music educator to join our team. An ideal candidate would be a proactive problem solver with outstanding communication skills, and contribute to the efficiency of the school district. This individual would be motivated, and thrive on creating a climate of inclusion, trust, and productivity which represent the school district values.

Objectives of this Role

• Facilitate a productive learning environment, and nurtures the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students.
• Strive to improve student engagement and learner outcomes.
• Be an advocate for students and families within your classroom and school.

Job Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment that reflects and promotes the mission of the School District of Athens.
• Deliver high-quality, standards-based music instruction aligned with our district curriculum.
• Demonstrate a passion for music, a love of children, and the belief that all students can learn.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, dynamic instruction, and the ability to lead student performances.
• Design engaging lessons that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with fellow educators, families, and the community.
• Host grade-level performances, and a secondary production to showcase student talent.
• Lead and support music ensembles competitions.
• Care for instruments and maintain music room equipment.
• Serve as an active member of the Marawood Music Teachers Organization, and become familiar with and follow the organization’s bylaws.
• Support and follow School Board policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in applicable discipline
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Music Educator License #1511, #1515
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality
• Flexible, creative, organized, have a sense of humor, and model a positive growth mindset
• Value relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members

Pre-employment screenings (criminal background check and physical) are required by Wis. Stats. §118.25 for all school employees.

The School District of Athens does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital and parental status, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education and employment based on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or disability.

Pay: $42,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person