Music Teacher West 1.0

Glenbard Township High School District 87

Job Location:

Glen Ellyn, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Music - Instrumental

Date Posted:
3/3/2026

Location:
Glenbard West

Date Available:
2026-2027

Closing Date:
03/17/2026

Position	Music Teacher (1.0 FTE)
Building	Glenbard West
Term	10-month
Position Type	Licensed Staff
License Required	Professional Educator License (registered in DuPage County) Endorsement for H.S. in the subject identified
Start Date	2026-2027
Salary & Benefits	Refer to theGEA Professional Agreementand Salary Scheduleposted on the district website. Benefits are noted on the salary schedule. The 26-27 matrix will be posted once contract negotiations are completed.
Job ID	10527
Closing Date	03/17/2026

Position Summary

Licensed H.S. Teacher at Glenbard West
Instrumental Courses

Qualifications

Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in the subject area(s) noted
Experience in Orchestra Band Piano and Guitar Preferred
Knowledge ofbest practices as it relates to supporting (all) students ability to learn

Reports To

Principal and Department Chair of the building assigned

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Understands and adapts general principles of learning and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the subject matter in planning an instructional program that meets the needs of each student.
Prepares detailed daily lesson plans and provides a variety of learning activities consistent with teaching to the established curriculum objectives and has such plans available upon request of immediate supervisor.
Maintains the highest level of ethical and professional demeanor with students and staff consistent with the Sexual Harassment Equal Educational Opportunity Ethics Use of Electronic Media and other appropriate policies of the District.
Accomplishes the curriculum objectives that can reasonably be expected for the grade level and subject being instructed.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media in the instructional program.
Establishes effective methods of classroom control in which students develop respect for the school the teacher and each other.
Develops and communicates clear and consistent evaluation procedures that are understood by both students and parents that are in accordance with the District evaluation policy.
Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with immediate supervisors parents students peers and other school related reference groups.
Maintains and submits upon request accurate complete and correct records as required by law District policy and administrative regulation.
Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules administrative regulations and Board policy.
Provides appropriate supervision and takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
Does not administer corporal punishment or touch students.
May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to read analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence surveys and electronic media.
Ability to write professional communications.
Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in written form
Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to maintain current job skills as directed especially in technology-related activities
Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand walk operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand arm or finger motion such as when typing.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust addition the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
Work is usually conducted at one job site however on occasion this employee will be required to attend meetings conferences or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To

Ben Peterselli Principal
Glenbard West High School
670 Crescent Blvd Glen Ellyn IL 60137
Tel.

Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicants ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender expression or identity marital status national origin or ancestry age disability physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability veteran military status or an unfavorable discharge from service or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI Title IX Section 504 the Age Discrimination Act the Boy Scouts Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Required Experience:

Position Type:High School Teaching/Music - InstrumentalDate Posted:3/3/2026Location:Glenbard WestDate Available:2026-2027 Closing Date: 03/17/2026PositionMusic Teacher (1.0 FTE)BuildingGlenbard WestTerm10-monthPosition TypeLicensed StaffLicense RequiredProfessional Educator License (registered in Du...