Certified – Instrumental Music – La Vista Middle School

Posted: March 9, 2026

Instrumental Music Teacher – La Vista Middle School

2026-27 School Year

Description: The fine arts are strongly supported in Papillion La Vista Community Schools, where successful music teachers help students recognize their creative abilities and understand the value of music both in daily life and as a form of personal expression. This role includes teaching basic instrumental and musical skills. The instructor will plan and deliver engaging music lessons, develop curriculum and resources, and coordinate the Music Program by aligning instruction with district goals and multicultural education initiatives.

Additionally, you will remain current in your field through ongoing professional growth and collaboration, communicate regularly with parents and staff, and contribute to building- and district-level meetings. Dependable attendance, supervisory responsibilities, and other assigned duties are also key components of this position.

 

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education
  • Certification: Holds or is eligible for a Nebraska Teacher’s Certificate
  • Experience: Successful completion of student teaching

District Benefits: 

  • Competitive pay that reflects both your education and years of experience
  • 100% paid Single Health/Dental or 93% paid for all other plans (PPO or HDHP)
  • Vision and Life Insurance option plans
  • Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System 
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Sick and Personal Leave 
  • School Choice Benefits 

You can learn more about Papillion La Vista Community Schools on our district website: https://www.plcschools.org/

or follow us on any of our social media platforms. 

 

Zone 6

Category

Elementary

Additional Information

The school district pays based on a Negotiated Pay Scale determined by degree and years of experience. View our benefit packet here. https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1769522269/plcschoolsorg/plcschoolsorg/vbu4qokwj0prdueteha0/District_Benefit_and_Salary_Overview.pdf

 

Benefits: PLCS pays 100% of the healthcare premium for employee only PPO insurance plans and all high deductible plans. PLCS pays 93% of the premium for all other PPO plans. Through the Nebraska School Employees Retirement System 9.78% of the gross salary is deposited into a retirement account. The District matches the contribution at the rate of 101%.

Contact Information

Papillion La Vista Community Schools
420 South Washington Street
Papillion, NE 68046
https://www.plcschools.org

Melissa Quesenberry
(p) (402) 537-6206

How to Apply

You must submit your application through the Papillion La Vista Community Schools Portal for your application to be received.

 

https://papillionlavista.schoolspring.com/