2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR

(Posted: 03/25/2026)

POSITION:High School Band Director

LOCATION:Ritenour High School

QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum3 years of experience working in a high school setting. Music Teacher Certification. Experience teaching or directing band is preferred.

Application Submission Procedure External Candidates

• To ensure full consideration please complete our online application are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered. All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately.
• Upload letter of interest and resume.

Application Submission Procedure Internal Candidates

• To ensure full consideration please complete the online application.
• Navigate to onInternal Applicants. New applicants will then create an internal profile by clickingYes I am an employee.
• Click on your initials in the top right corner selectInternal Job Settings and verify your employee status to access internal job postings. Once logged in click on Job Listings and apply for the position.

SALARY:Teacher Salary Scheduleand Extra-Duty Stipend

DEADLINE: April 17 2026. Interviews begin immediately upon submission of application.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Instrumental Music Teacher

Position Summary:Provides instruction in the area of Instrumental Music. Works to develop in each student an appreciation of the art of music as part of general culture. Helps students develop individual and group skills in instrumental technique and music reading.

REPORTS TO: Principal

EXAMPLE (S) of WORK PERFORMED:

• Uses music of high quality in a variety of types and styles
• Develops students knowledge and skills in listening and reading music
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly productive environment during practice group rehearsals and musical performances
• Builds and maintains a program that attracts students
• Plans rehearses and directs students in musical performances for school and community; applies knowledge of District procedures and limitations set on performances
• Collaborates with other District music instructors to ensure continuity of instructional delivery and programming
• Ensures that instruments and equipment are properly used maintained and stored and that inventory records are accurate and current.
• Demonstrates appropriate long and short-term preparation for classroom instruction.
• Holds high expectations for all students and sees themselves as facilitators of student learning.
• Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques strategies materials and technology to maximize the learning of each child individually and in-group settings.
• Assess student progress provides students and parents with specific feedback and uses the results to adjust instruction as needed.
• Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge.
• Takes responsibility for teaching the district curriculum as outlined in the curriculum documents.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons units and projects and communicates these objectives to students.
• Keeps abreast of current development in their fields and continues to deepen their understanding of their disciplines.
• Establishes and maintains a functional attractive orderly and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community.
• Develops classroom rules on behavior procedures and maintains fair and just order in the classroom.
• Manages discipline in accordance with administrative regulations school board policies and legal requirements.
• Develops a repertoire of strategies to manage student behavior individually and in-groups in a manner that encourages individual responsibility self-control self-discipline and effective decision-making.
• Takes reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
• Demonstrates a respectful cooperative and caring manner with students and adults in the school community.
• Assumes responsibility for the effective functioning of the school to include necessary noninstructional assignments and student management throughout the entire building.
• Maintains complete records as required by law district policy and administrative regulation.
• Contributes to school effectiveness by collaborating with other professionals and participating in school and district activities such as staff meetings parent-teacher conferences teacher training workshops and serving on building and district committees.
• Pursues professional growth and development through staff development and opportunities postgraduate education membership and participation in professional organizations and attendance at regional state and national meetings.
• Actively participates in the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process.
• Supervises students during school-sponsored after school/evening activities.
• Attends meetings and activities outside the normal school day i.e. professional development activities parent conferences open houses and staff meetings.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (*)

(*) When a specific assignment has additional or different ESSENTIAL FUNCTION requirements the differences will be discussed at the time of assignment.

• Classroom management requires daily attendance to meet students needs.
• Requires travel to work sites within a building
• Interprets test results; reviews and interprets printed reports to obtain information necessary for decision-making planning and management in assigned area(s).
• Operates specialized equipment such as computers copiers VCRs etc.
• Provides written procedures for plan preparation and implementation; communicates student assignments and behavior problems with others in writing.
• Provides instruction to students; discusses education programs with teachers administrators and/or citizens; conducts individual or group meetings; works with students to reinforce learning assignments; assists with the supervision of students; discusses student assignments and behavior problems with others.
• Reviews published educational materials for selection purposes; observes and evaluates student performance; checks students work corrects papers supervises testing; assesses the accomplishments of students and provides progress reports.

Physical Demands (Strength)

-Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or

-Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or

-Exerts 10 to 20 pounds constantly.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Vocational Preparation: (Experience)

• Successful student teaching experience and/or prior teaching experience in the area Music particularly at the secondary level
• Experience in the area of music
• Ability to play at least one standard orchestral instrument

Education Preparation: (Formal and Informal)

• Bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution
• Missouri Teaching Certificate-Instrumental Music K-12

Required Experience:

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