Hoquiam - Teacher - Grades 6-12 Secondary Band

Certificated - Other
Job Number 4600294244
Start Date
Open Date 03/04/2024
Closing Date
HOQUIAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28
Teacher - School District Secondary Band
Open Until Filled - First Screening March 20, 2024
Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Up to 3 Letters of Recommendation
Job Overview: Teach and coordinate the Band program from 6th - 12th grade
Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruiting and retention
• Teach music to 6th - 12th grade
• Introduce fundamental playing and music techniques, and music reading skills
• Four Seasonal Concerts
• Solo and Ensemble Festival
• Annual regional large group festivals

Secondary Course Offerings

• 6th Grade Beginning Band* (two sections)
• 7th Grade Band
• 8th Grade Band
• 9th through 12th Grade Band and Percussion
• Jazz Band during 0 Period

*Possible other music electives
Assisting Teacher

• Collaborate and assist with 6-12 choir teacher and high school drama teacher
• Sectional rehearsals
• Solo and Ensemble coaching
• Concerts
• Share supervision and preparation for music events

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree with a K-12 instrumental music endorsement
• Must qualify for a Washington State Teaching Certificate
• Ability to team teach selected courses
• Ability to maintain positive, productive classroom environment
• Ability to plan and implement appropriate teaching strategies to meet curriculum requirements
• Possess strong academic and experiential background in teaching music with an emphasis on Washington K-12 Music Standards
• Knowledge and ability to teach varied musical styles
• Ability to maintain positive rapport with students
• Knowledge and ability to use motivational and team building skills
• Strong communication skills; written, interpersonal
• Minor instrument repair and maintenance skill
• Ability to develop and advise student leadership
• Must qualify for and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license
• Knowledge and ability to incorporate Educational technologies such as Google Suite (Classroom, Slides, Sheets, Forms etc.) Nearpod and screencasts, various marching programs
• Knowledge and ability to incorporate Music technologies such as SmartMusic, Sibelius, Garage Band, Tone Savvy

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements and assesses courses of instruction consistent with district approved curriculum and Washington State K-12 Music Standards
• Arrange transportation, lodging and meals for out of town events. Accompany and supervise students on out of district trips
• Support and advise Hoquiam Band & Choir Backers Booster Club (Band and Choir)
• Manage Choir budget effectively and communicatively (budgets, ASB fundraisers etc.)
• Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within the music department
• Oversee process of checking out, cleaning, repairing and storing all band equipment
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers
• Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements
• Able to use a variety of instructional strategies and methods to ensure a high level of student academic achievement
• Able to promote high expectations, demonstrate a caring attitude and establish an environment that supports high achievement in students
• Uses positive and productive techniques for improving student behavior and manages the classroom efficiently and effectively.
• Incorporates the teaching of music and the student application of higher order thinking skills as major components of the instructional program
• Uses current technology appropriately as part of the learning environment
• Reports regularly to parents and is responsive to parental concerns
• Enforces school rules, manages student behavior, and maintains student attendance, conduct and academic performance records
• Actively participates as a team member with faculty, staff and administration in reaching educational goals
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and committed to students reaching high learning standards
• Able to maintain inventory records of classroom texts, and other district owned instruments and materials
• Evaluate students' interests, aptitudes and physical characteristics to determine suitable instruments for beginners
• Sing and play instruments to demonstrate music techniques (ex.piano, guitar)
• Instruct students in music theory, composition, reading music, sight-reading, and aesthetic appreciation, instrumental and vocal techniques
• Conducts group rehearsals and instructs and coaches members in their parts, in fundamentals of musicianship, and ensemble performance
• Critiques performances to identify errors and reinforce correct techniques
• Lead ensembles in regular and special performances for school programs, community activities, concerts, and festivals. (sports, parades, Veterans Day Assembly)
• Creativity in Fundraising Efforts through School ASB and Music Boosters Group to enhance travel, equipment and award's budgets
• Attend meetings as required
• Maintain confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned

Other Job Type (if applicable) Secondary Band Teacher
Work Days 180
Salary Rate Range $57,337.50 - $111,555.47
Additional Job Information
SALARY -
180 Base Salary = $57,337.50 - $111,555.47
4 Professional Days = $1,274.17 - $2,479.01
Additional Co-Curricular Stipend Per Contract = $6,319.60
BENEFITS -
State allocation towards dental, vision, medical insurance, retirement, 12 sick leave days, 3 personal leave days.
Experience Preferred
Brass, Woodwind and Percussion Specialist
Vocal Pedagogy
Music Technology
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and contract.
Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by contract.
HOQUIAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28 complies with all federal rules and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
Section 504 Coordinator: Jason Ihde, Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer: Dr. Mike Villarreal
Address: 325 W Chenault Avenue, Hoquiam, WA 98550
Telephone Number: (360) 538-8200
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