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Orchestra Teacher

Detroit, MI · On-site

The Middle School Orchestra Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering a comprehensive, standards-aligned string and orchestra curriculum for students in grades 6-8. The successful candidate ...

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Music Teacher

Detroit, MI · On-site

The Middle School Orchestra Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering a comprehensive, standards-aligned string and orchestra curriculum for students in grades 6-8. The successful candidate ...

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Music Teacher

Detroit, MI

The Middle School Orchestra Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering a comprehensive, standards-aligned string and orchestra curriculum for students in grades 6-8. The successful candidate ...

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Teacher - Music - Orchestra Director

Teacher - Music - Orchestra Director

DuPage County ROE

Wheaton, IL

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 94
WEST CHICAGO, IL  60185

2026-2027
***Anticipated Vacancy Available***

POSITION  

  • Teacher Music - Orchestra Director

DESCRIPTION

  • Directs three orchestras: Honors Symphony, Concert, and String
  • Teaches Orchestra Sectionals during zero hour (7:00 am)
  • Teaches Guitar
  • Extracurricular music opportunities available
  • Teach in new music facilities dedicated orchestra room, instrument locker room, tech lab, music office, eight practice rooms

QUALIFICATIONS

  • ISBE Professional Educator License with high school endorsement(s) appropriate to the position
  • Music endorsement required
  • Courses to be taught:  Orchestra, Guitar

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Pay scale and benefit information is available on our website HERE.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

APPLY HERE (internal applicants-please choose the Internal Applicants section)

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Contractual language requires that positions be posted for a minimum of five business days. Positions will be posted until filled.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:

Equal educational and extracurricular opportunities shall be available for all students without regard to color, race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity, status of being homeless, immigration status, order of protection status, actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy. Further, the District will not knowingly enter into agreements with any entity or any individual that discriminates against students on the basis of sex or any other protected status, except that the District remains viewpoint neutral when granting access to school facilities under School Board Policy 8:20, Community Use of School Facilities. Any student may file a discrimination grievance by using Board policy 2:260, Uniform Grievance Procedure.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: 

NON-DISCRIMINATION COORDINATOR

Kerry Foderaro

Interim Executive Director of Human Resources

326 Joliet Street

West Chicago, IL 60185

630-876-6216


For further information on notice of non-discrimination, click here for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.



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DuPage County Regional Office of Education (ROE), located in Wheaton, Illinois, operates within the educational sector, administering a wide array of services to support both public and private schools. This includes overseeing teacher professional development, curriculum planning, and regional safe schools. This organization was established with the core aim of assuring that education in Illinois aligns with state education laws and is of the highest standard. Its mission is to provide governance, services, and leadership needed to prepare students for success, driving regional educational initiatives that foster safe, efficient, and effective learning environments.

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