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Choir/Music Teacher - Townsend Junior High School - 2026/2027 School Year

About the Employer

Here at Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD), our administrators, educators, support staff, and athletic coaches are part of an award-winning team. Not only does the CVUSD boast of thriving performing arts and athletic programs, nationally recognized marching bands, and engaging parent-school partnerships, but we are home to campuses that have been honored as California Distinguished Schools, Golden Bell recipients, California Pivotal Practices awardees, National Blue Ribbon beneficiaries, Model-Continuation School, state recognized PBIS schools, and California Schools to Watch honorees. As a member of the CVUSD, you will have the privilege of supporting high achieving future leaders whose success in the classroom has earned the District recognition from state educational leaders as being a trailblazer in operating Professional Learning Communities. We are looking for talented and committed leaders to be part of our award-winning team at Chino Valley Unified School District!

Job Description / Essential Elements:

SECONDARY CLASSROOM TEACHER – MUSIC

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches skills in music appreciation, harmony, and explorations in music, and in instrumental music (band, orchestra, instrumental ensemble) and/or choral music (chorus, choral ensemble) to secondary pupils. Utilizes appropriate learning activities.
• Plans a balanced music program.
• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. Encourages pupils to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible.
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
• Maintains surveillance over school-owned music, robes, uniforms, musical instruments and equipment in order to prevent loss or abuse. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment during individual practice, group rehearsals, and musical performance.
• Evaluates each pupil’s musical growth and performance, assessing each individual’s contribution to the performance of the group. Prepares progress reports.
• Plans, rehearses, and directs pupils in musical programs for school and community.
• Shall support other departments and home activities with musical requirements and needs as defined by the site principal. This support will take first priority over other activities located or taking place outside the school district’s boundaries.
• Selects appropriate music, books, and instrumental aids to enhance learning. Requisitions books, music, robes, uniforms, musical instruments, instructional aids, and instructional supplies, and maintains required inventory records.
• Develops weekly lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the basic instructional philosophy and curriculum of the District.
• Provides students with the opportunity to partake in daily patriotic observance. Education Code 52720.
• Monitors classroom environment to ensure clean and safe conditions exist, notifying principal of any unclean or unsafe classroom conditions.
• Monitors classroom activities making students responsible for putting materials, supplies, tools, etc., safely and neatly away at the end of the class session.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Single Subject CA Credential: Music AND English Learner Authorization

A detailed screenshot from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website (ctc.ca.gov) OR a credential status letter from your university with an anticipated date of completion OR proof of credential application. PLEASE NOTE: Credential must be ed by July 1, 2026. The CTC screenshot of your credential must include your name, document number, authorization code and description, issue date, and expiration date. A certificate suitable for framing copy and/or expired copies of your credential will not be accepted.

• Copy of Transcript (Undergraduate AND Graduate coursework with conferral dates.)
• Credential Copy (A current detailed screenshot from the ctc.ca.gov website as described is required.)
• English Learner Authorization (If your ELA is embedded in your credential, upload the detailed screenshot of your credential to satisfy this requirement.)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) letters of recommendation - must be signed and dated within the last 24 months. Only wet signatures and e-signatures will be accepted; names typed out in a stylized font will not be accepted as a signature. Letters from relatives are not acceptable.)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

IN-HOUSE APPLICANTS: Please complete a transfer request during the advertising of this vacancy. Forms are available on the District website and in the Human Resources office, which can be emailed or delivered to Dana_Molina@chino.k12.ca.us.

OUTSIDE APPLICANTS: Please apply on www.edjoin.org. Please attach all required documents to your EDJOIN application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. We do not accept documents by mail, email, fax, or personal delivery.

If you experience technical difficulties in scanning your documents, please call the EDJOIN Help Desk Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1-888-900-8945.

The Chino Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual and discriminatory), or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (CVUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Dr. Grace Park
Deputy Superintendent
Title II Coordinator (Employees)
Chino Valley USD
3461 Ramona Ave, Chino, CA 91710
grace_park@chino.k12.ca.us

Robert Nelson
Coordinator, Equity, Diversity, & Support Systems
Title IX Coordinator
District Coordinator for Nondiscrimination
Equity Compliance Officer
Chino Valley USD
3461 Ramona Ave, Chino, CA 91710
robert_nelson@chino.k12.ca.us

Ann-Marie Hickerson
Coordinator, Child Welfare and Attendance
District Section 504 Coordinator
Title II Coordinator (Students)
Chino Valley USD
3461 Ramona Ave, Chino, CA 91710
AnnMarie_Hickerson@chino.k12.ca.us

Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX. For more information on Title IX, visit www.chino.k12.ca.us/page/45440.