Music Director (2026-27 SY)

Weston, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 14200 - 17750

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Position Overview

The Music Director is responsible for the implementation of the goals and objectives of the Music Program K-12 for the Weston Public Schools. The Director provides leadership under the direction of Principals and the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning and is responsible for the overall quality of services within the department. This is a full-time role that includes teaching responsibilities. The K-12 Music Director will receive release time in the range of 20-50%. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate equip and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.

About the Weston Public Schools

The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12 a middle school for grades 6-8 an upper elementary school for grades 4-5 and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967 Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 160 students (K-12).

Key Teaching Responsibilities

Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion
Establish a culture of learning that reflects the educational importance of the work
Establish and monitor routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and the efficient use of time
Manage student behavior to allow for high levels of engagement with the content
Model a precise and expressive use of language to effectively communicate with students including: expectations for learning directions for activities and explanations of content
Use questions prompts and discussion techniques to cognitively challenge students advance high-level thinking and discourse and promote metacognition
Intellectually engage all students in learning through well-designed learning tasks and activities that require complex thinking and include appropriate scaffolding
Utilize formative and summative assessments to drive instructional planning monitor student learning provide feedback to students and facilitate students self-monitoring of learning

Key Leadership Responsibilities

Develops and administers the department budget
Monitors the instructional programs and activities through classroom observations and meetings
Acts as a resource to teachers on matters of teaching method course content and student behavioral challenges
Assists the Assistant Superintendent in setting program priorities and identifying in-service training needs for teachers
Assists in planning summer workshops
Coordinates student assessment and grade reporting for the department
Supports the hiring and onboarding of new teachers
Assists the principals in assigning staff
At the request of the Assistant Superintendent serves as subject consultant K-12 in the investigation of specific subject matter issues or the development of new programs
Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

Hold a valid Massachusetts license as a Music Teacher and a Supervisor/Director by time of appointment
Minimum 5 years experience as a Music Teacher
Masters degree required
Excellent team building and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills - clear writer effective facilitator/public speaker

Compensation and Benefits

The Music Director is a school-year role (189 days over a full school year) represented by the Weston Education Association and entitled to the same salary schedule as teachers and other professional addition to the base salary the Music Director will be eligible for a leadership stipend between $14200 - $17750. The Weston Public Schools also offer a comprehensive benefits package including subsidized health insurance and participation in the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System. Professional growth is ongoing in Weston and supported through multiple opportunities both internally and externally.

Hiring Timeline

This position is for the 2026-27 school year. The initial review of applications will take place the week of February 1 2026. Please note that we will carefully review every application but only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Director

Position OverviewThe Music Director is responsible for the implementation of the goals and objectives of the Music Program K-12 for the Weston Public Schools. The Director provides leadership under the direction of Principals and the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning and is responsi...