Teacher - Elementary Music Specialist (Long Term Sub)

Osseo Ind School District 279•Maple Grove, MN

10h

About The Position

The Teacher – Elementary Music Specialist (Long Term Sub) inspires and prepares scholars to achieve their dreams, contribute to the community, and engage in lifelong learning. The teacher provides instruction and support in assigned curriculum areas; uses instructional resources and technologies appropriately and equitably; implements district, school, and program goals; communicates with guardians and caregivers; and designs, delivers, and assesses curriculum according to district guidelines. The role may provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning, collaborate with others, and participate in district and building leadership activities. As an elementary music specialist, the teacher introduces students in grades K–5 to foundational music concepts through active, play-based, engaging learning. Instruction includes music-making and learning about rhythm, melody, pitch, tempo, dynamics, and tone color. The teacher plans curriculum aligned with arts standards, assesses musical participation and literacy, and manages classroom transitions. The position is a temporary 1.0 FTE assignment scheduled from October 27, 2026 through December 18, 2026, with a work schedule of 9:10 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Minnesota teaching license in the appropriate field, or a valid Minnesota teaching license in another field and willingness to obtain an Out of Field Permission.
If not currently licensed, willingness and eligibility to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or Tier 2 license.

Nice To Haves

Experience or ability to introduce K–5 students to foundational music through active, play-based, engaging learning.
Ability to teach rhythm, melody, pitch, tempo, dynamics, and tone color using a sound-before-symbol approach.
Ability to engage students in singing, moving, dancing, playing pitched or unpitched percussion, and simple folk games.
Ability to build a standards-aligned scope and sequence that scaffolds learning year over year.
Ability to assess participation and musical literacy and manage energetic group transitions.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction and support in assigned curriculum areas.
Use instructional resources and technologies appropriately and equitably.
Implement district, school, and program goals and objectives.
Maintain communication with guardians and caregivers and work with them to support scholars.
Design, deliver, and assess curriculum according to district guidelines.
Provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning when applicable.
Collaborate with others and participate in district and building leadership activities.
Introduce K–5 students to foundational music concepts through active, play-based learning.
Engage students in singing, movement, dancing, percussion instruments, and simple folk games.
Plan a scope and sequence that builds knowledge over time and aligns with state or national arts standards.
Monitor student participation, track musical literacy, and manage energetic group transitions.
Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior consistent with district core values and promote a harmonious, effective workplace.
Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings.