General Music Teacher (0.5 FTE)

Muskego-Norway Schools is seeking a .5 FTE Music Educator at Bay Lane Elementary School that is able to inspire musical discovery by leading a strong general music program for students in grades Kindergarten through 4th grade for the 2026-27 school year. The district is committed to selecting an educator who maintains a course of continuous improvement and can support the district''s mission of ensuring every student is learning, growing and succeeding. There is a strong sense of community and parent support surrounding the school and district.

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate should possess strong skills in music literacy, assessment and differentiation strategies. The ideal candidate will be focused on student achievement through music performance and possess the ability to readily motivate students, establish rapport with parents and collaborate effectively with colleagues in a professional learning community. Wisconsin DPI certification (1515) to teach General Music in grades K-6 is required.

Candidates must:

• Demonstrate familiarity with state music education and academic standards in all relevant subject area disciplines;
• Present lesson plans that are relevant, rigorous through an integrated curriculum;
• Be willing to teach a systematic method of music literacy with a good balance of singing and classroom instruments;
• Be knowledgeable of current best practices such as Kodaly, Orff, or Dalcroze.
• Demonstrate creativity, enthusiasm and a high degree of energy;
• Have effective listening skills to engage in professional discourse while striving for consensus;
• Have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators;
• Demonstrate knowledge of the tenets of a professional learning community;
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize student achievement data and implement improvements that supports and enhances student learning;
• Demonstrate and understand the use of technologies related to music that can further higher-order thinking skills;
• Have excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrate the ability to create an engaging learning environment which promotes the success of all students;
• Maintain a lifelong learning commitment through credentials which reflect post-secondary training, conference attendance, and membership in professional and civic organizations;
• Have a positive approach to problem solving, collaboration, teamwork, and respect.

The Muskego-Norway School District Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. Additionally, the Muskego-Norway School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, and that the school district is required by Title IX and Part 106 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. This extends to student admissions (as applicable) and employment. All inquiries about the application of Title IX and Part 106 to the school district may be referred to the district's Title IX Coordinators (Courtney Arntzen or Julie Kelly), to the Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education or both. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. As a condition of initial and continued employment, the employee shall be a positive role model for students. The Muskego-Norway School District Board is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Muskego-Norway School District will take the steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Courtney Arntzen or Julie Kelly.