Music Teacher (PK-8) (Anticipated Vacancy)

Region One School District is a progressive school district in the beautiful northwest corner of Connecticut that is committed to providing learning environments that embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion across its seven schools. The region prides itself on offering faculty and staff with meaningful professional growth opportunities. If you are passionate about shaping young minds and creating an inclusive environment, we invite you to join our vibrant educational community.

Position: Music Teacher Grades PK-8
Date Posted: October 29, 2026
Closing Date: Until filled
Location: Salisbury Central School
Date of Availability: To Be Determined
Supervisor: Principal

Position Summary:

Our regional mission is to enable all students to meet high standards, make productive choices in their personal lives, contribute to a diverse global society, and act as responsible citizens. We leverage our unique, close-knit, small-school environments to foster curious learners, responsible problem solvers, and confident self-advocates who are globally aware and highly collaborative.

The music and chorus teacher will foster a love of music in all children. The successful candidate should be a strong collaborator and should be able to articulate their beliefs about how to contribute to a positive and energized school climate and culture. This includes a clearly exhibited care for all students and a strong belief that every student can achieve success. This position is 1.0 FTE (primarily PK-5 and choral 5-8). Facilitating, organizing, and running daytime and evening concerts and events (including K-4 Concerts, Region One Middle School Chorus, and Annual Talent Show).

Salisbury Central School is a PreK-8 elementary school in rural Northwest Connecticut and is part of the Region One School District. Our class sizes are small, and we believe all students can learn at a very high achievement level.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & Preparation

• Standards-Aligned Unit & Lesson Design: Plan coherent, scaffolded learning opportunities aligned with Connecticut Core/discipline-specific standards, integrating SEL competencies, Habits of Mind, and Portrait of a Graduate tenets.
• Data-Informed & Purposeful Design: Establish clear, measurable learning targets and success criteria derived from ongoing formative assessment data to meet individual student needs and foster independence.

Classroom Environment & Culture

• Inclusive & Supportive Community: Establish clear expectations, efficient routines, and a safe, respectful environment where students feel empowered to take intellectual risks, self-regulate, and collaborate.

Instruction & Assessment

• Cognitively Engaging Instruction: Deliver evidence-based, differentiated instruction using varied questioning, problem-solving, digital tools, and active student discourse.
• Transparent Goals & Feedback: Explicitly communicate learning targets, model academic language, and provide timely, actionable feedback to transfer ownership of learning to students.

Professional Responsibilities & Community Engagement

• Collaboration & Student Support: Partner with colleagues and families through proactive, culturally responsive communication, actively contributing to individualized educational plans (IEPs, 504s, MTSS).
• Continuous Growth & Reflection: Engage in reflective practice, welcome feedback, and participate in professional communities to continuously enhance instructional practice.
• Professional Standards: Maintain full compliance with the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility, district policies, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable education discipline is required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Certification: Must hold or be eligible for appropriate Connecticut State Teacher Certification in the relevant subject area/grade level.
• Experience: Successful prior teaching experience or clinical practice in the appropriate grade level or content area is preferred.
• Relational Capacity: Demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive, trust-based, and culturally responsive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Skills: Strong communication skills, fluency with educational technology/digital platforms (e.g., Google Suite, Student Information Systems), and a deep understanding of data-driven instruction and student learning principles.

Requirements:

• Must pass federal and local background checks.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must complete all pre-employment requirements before the start date.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks and other statutory and District hiring requirements.

Salary and Benefits:

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE certified teaching position.
• Salary placement in accordance with the Salisbury Central School Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement, based on education and applicable experience.
• Salary Range: $53,853 - $115,806 per collective bargaining agreement.
• Comprehensive benefits package in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, including health insurance, paid leave, and other applicable benefits.
• Participation in the Connecticut Teachers' Retirement System, subject to eligibility requirements.

Application & Interview Procedures:

• Apply online; click JobID: 1846
• Applicants will be screened on an ongoing basis; early applications are encouraged.
• Interviews with a possible second interview and sample lesson.

For More Information:

For more information, please contact Principal Stephanie Magyar at (860) 435-9871 or email smagyar@region1schools.org.

It is the policy of the Region One School District that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program, including employment, because of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, and past/present history of mental disorder, learning disability, and physical disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.