Band/Instrumental Music Teacher - Harry Hurst Middle School

Salary:

• $63,000-$84,840

Work Duration:

• 9 Months
• 183 Days
• 7.5 Hours/Day

Responsibilities:

• Setting rigorous yet appropriate learning outcomes
• Provide developmental support to students learning to play instruments
• Establishing supportive relationships with students and families
• Engaging students in meaningful, developmentally appropriate, real-world discussions and learning activities to develop artistic expression
• Developing authentic and aligned assessments to measure student growth and inform instructional decisions
• Prepare students for public presentation of performing ensembles
• Prepare students for transition beyond middle school performing ensembles
• Collaboratively work with team members to fulfill the mission, vision, and beliefs of both the school(s) and the district

Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree
• Possess a Louisiana teaching certificate Type “A,” “B,” or “C,” - or- Level 1, 2 or 3 in Instrumental Music
• Experience in working with various grade levels in instrumental music instruction--PREFERRED

District Support & Commitment:

• Professional growth opportunities for upward mobility and career advancement
• Participation in New Teacher Orientation professional development sessions
• Assignment of a school-based mentor for multi-year support, coaching, and orientation
• Support from fellow district arts teachers
• Support from the Coordinator of the Arts
• Enrollment in an Employee Discount Program