JobID:

16509

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Music -

Vocal Date Posted:

7/27/2026

Location:

Parkland Middle School, Grades 6-8

Date Available:

08/17/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled District:

McHenry School District 15 MCHENRY

COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 VACANCY NOTICE JOB TITLE

Middle School Choir Teacher SCHOOL:

Parkland Middle School

REPORTS TO

: Building Principal

CERTIFICATION

Current and Valid Illinois Professional Educator License

REQUIREMENTS

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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

180 Day - Full Time

START DATE

August 17, 2026 MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Plans and implements instructional programs in accordance with the District's philosophy and curricular objectives. Provide music instructional services to varying middle school students. An understanding of how to align the music program to the common core standards. Ability to design/create and produce a music program presentation. 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. Maintain 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. Assesses 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. Understanding of 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. Perform such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the building Principal.

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

Apply online: www.d15.org

Attach:

cover letter, resume, transcripts, certificates, and four reference letters. 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:

07/27/2026