Middle School Teacher Of Instrumental Music/Band

Position: MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC/BAND

West Brook Middle School

Job ID: 1897 Effective Date(s): August 28, 2024 through June 30, 2025 Employment Terms:

• Tenure Track position

• Full-time; eligible for health insurance benefits

• Position is associated with the terms and conditions of the negotiated Agreement between the Educational Association of Paramus (EAP) and the Board of Education.

Reports To: Principal, Vice Principal and Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts Job Goal(s): The middle school music teacher position includes directing two middle school bands, after school honors ensembles, teaching small group lessons, organizing and directing performances for various school concerts and community events throughout the year, and participating in County and Region Band programs and festivals.

• To provide small and large group instruction to students involved in the grades 5-8 middle school band program;

• Builds a school and classroom culture in which students gain an interest in and appreciation for music and the arts;

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established NJSLS and district curriculum goals and implements a variety of teaching and assessment techniques (including formative and summative) to ensure student achievement and engagement;

• Collaborates regularly with the Pre-K-Grade 12 professional learning community to promote cohesiveness and unity within the program.

Qualifications:

• New Jersey Teacher of Music, K-12 certification

• Strong background in Instrumental Music Education and Conducting

• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage large ensembles and teach small-group lessons on all band instruments.

Salary: Placement on the Education Association of Paramus (EAP) Salary Guide, considering experience and related qualifications Application: Staff members interested in this position are invited to apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/paramus/onlineapp/default.aspx

The final date for submitting applications for this position is May 8, 2024. Requirements: 1. New Jersey resident or willingness to relocate 2. Controlled substance testing and successful completion of criminal history background check are required of all applicants offered employment. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement between the Board of Education and the Education Association of Paramus.

Job description is available for review on the district website, www.paramus.k12.nj.us, under Departments- Human Resources & Employment

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