Teacher, Music (2026-2027) South High

Minneapolis Public Schools

$55K — $116K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
  • Valid Minnesota Music teaching license (classroom or vocal) or proof of pending licensure.
  • Experience in urban, multicultural educational settings, ideally through student teaching or prior teaching positions.
  • Demonstrated continued professional development through coursework or peer collaboration.
  • Familiarity with Minnesota State Standards and District Graduation Requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Implement Minnesota State Standards and District Graduation Requirements in instruction.
  • Teach general music and vocal music using strategies that foster critical thinking and problem-solving.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement best teaching practices based on student needs.
  • Assess students' developmental, cognitive, and social needs to provide appropriate instruction.
  • Create safe, respectful, and engaging lessons that promote equity and inclusiveness.
  • Maintain regular communication with families to involve them in educational decision-making.
  • Participate in professional development to evaluate and enhance instructional effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Retirement plan
Full Job Description
Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.

Job Title: and Requisition ID number: 104643

Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit: South High (10000095)

Site: South (0362)

FTE: 1.0FTE FTE, 42 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union: Teachers(04)

Functional Area: Teaching

Salary Range: 55,796-116,953

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

Classroom and Vocal: Provide instruction on general music and vocal music.

SUMMARY

Provide quality instruction aligned to the state and national standards. The candidate must be knowledgeable of district music standards a nd have the ability to maintain and advance music skills of students. Must have strong classroom/personal organizational skills along with fair and consistent disciplinary skills. Responsive classroom training desired.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements; knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
  • Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.
  • Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
  • Assess students' developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
  • Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
  • Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning.
  • Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.
  • Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development.


Education and Experience Guidelines
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
  • Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.
  • Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.


LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Minnesota Music teaching license - classroom or vocal; or proof of pending approved licensure

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Posting Notes: | [No Established Closing Date] | South High (10000095) | South (0362) | Teaching

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