#3062 Middle School Band Director

Biddeford MiddleSchool is seeking:Middle School Band DirectorYou can be a teacher anywhere! Come and talk to us about a different Job Details:Middle School Band Director who is responsible for developing the musical talents of students in grades 5-7. Band studentsrange in ability from entry level to advanced. The position may also include teaching classes in General Music. The position requirements include both in- and out-of-school time commitments such as public performances Honors Festivals Auditions and Fundraising Events. An Ideal candidate would have a well-rounded background and would be willing to direct or assist with extracurricular musical the general supervision of the School Principal to develop students understanding and appreciation of the art of music including performing a wide range of musical genres periods and styles. To identify promote and develop each students talents in vocal musical Description:The MiddleSchool serves grades 5-7We expect staff and students to embrace challenges and strive to attain excellence while exemplifying Tiger PRIDE: Perseverance Respect Integrity Dependability and Biddeford School Departments Three Pillars of Commitment to Students Job Duties:The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:Develops and administers music education curriculum consistent with school district goals and a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student a balanced music program and lessons to organize class time so that students have adequate time for preparation rehearsal and ongoing assessment of student musical learning and progress and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as a varied repertoire of music literature that spans time periods genres and styles as coordinates and directs rehearsals for musical programs and performances outside the Job DescriptionCertification/License:Certification from the Maine Department of EducationCriminal History Record Check (CHRC) which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of EducationEducation:Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.A Masters Degree in a related field is :Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels is preferred but not and Work in the Biddeford Maine CommunityLocated along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beachesViews of the Saco River to its westLess than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland AreaIt is less than two hours north of to a growing population of diverse residentsPicturesque downtownMaines youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtownThriving economyMany recreational opportunities including fishing hiking biking public parks and kayakingEqual OpportunityThe School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to ensure that the teacher and administrator workforce reflects the student bodys School Departments selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities the most vital commitment to quality education and the most significant probability of effectively implementing the learning selections will be made without consideration of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion ancestry or national origin age marital status parental status disability or genetic information pregnancy membership in an employee organization military service political affiliation and any other state or federal this policy sexual orientation means a persons actual or perceived heterosexuality bisexuality homosexuality or gender identity or Background CheckAll employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at see other Job Openings at :Biddeford Schools Dayton SchoolSouthern Maine Administrative Collaborative

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