Junior High Band Director

Hazel Park, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Fine Arts

Date Posted:
3/17/2026

Location:
Hazel Park Junior High

District:
Hazel Park Schools

Job Description - Junior HighBand Teacher/Director

Hazel Park is seeking applicants for the position of a Hazel Park Schools Junior High Band Teacher/Director for the 2026/2027 school year. The district is served by caring and professional teaching and other staff who provide instruction and support to approximately 2900 students. The Hazel Park community is proud and supportive of its schools the staff and student population.

The successful candidate for this position will be an honest approachable communicator who is student-centered in his or her approach.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Direct and supervise all school band performances including marching band concert band jazz band soloists small ensembles etc.
Support the district initiatives of a competitive Marching Band through Michigan Competing Band Association (MCBA).
Establish performance requirements enforce academic requirements and verify each students eligibility to participate in band.
Provide opportunities for band participation in curricular and extracurricular events including concerts football games pep rallies parades and other activities.
Provide an educational program that meets the educational needs of each student in the teachers area of responsibility.
Provide instruction consistent with District and school expectations and which meets the educational needs of all students assigned to the teacher.
Communicate with students parents administrators and other staff members in a manner which is consistent with District and school expectations.
Maintain student records organize resources and foster a learning environment which are consistent with District and school expectations while maximizing student learning.
Manage time equipment and materials efficiently and maintain a physical environment that is well organized safe and student focused.
Plan prepare and implement instruction and assessment used to measure student growth.
Honor and carry out the District initiatives and goals.
Participate in professional development opportunities and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning.
Communicate student progress and development with parents and staff.
Demonstrate creative and innovative lesson plans that contribute to a highly engaged learning community.
Create a caring and nurturing learning atmosphere that allows for emotional and social growth students.

Required Education/Certification:

Valid Michigan teaching certificate including JX or JQ certification

Preferred:

Skilled in addressing the unique academic developmental physical and social needs of adolescents.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students parents and staff.
Strong communication technology and organizational skills.
Understanding of how to work with and support a diverse learning community including English Language Learners and Special Educations students and their families.
Knowledge of data and how it is used to inform instruction.

Reports to the Principal of Hazel Park Junior High

Salary in accordance with the HPEA Salary Stipend per Schedule B for JH Marching Band.

Required Experience:

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Position Type:Middle School Teaching/Fine ArtsDate Posted:3/17/2026Location:Hazel Park Junior HighDistrict:Hazel Park SchoolsJob Description - Junior HighBand Teacher/DirectorHazel Park is seeking applicants for the position of a Hazel Park Schools Junior High Band Teacher/Director for the 2026/2027...