Music Teacher - Vista High School (Position Is For The Start Of The 2024-2025 School Year And Includes Leading Both The Marching Band And Concert Band Programs)

Valid California Credential: Single Subject:

Music (required) English Learner Authorization Single Subject: PE credential desired

Please attach the following: Letter of Interest/Introduction:

Attn:

Rachel D'Ambroso, Asst. Superintendent, Human Relations Resume Three Letters of Reference/Recommendation Copy of valid California Credential English Learner authorization or equivalent Transcripts BA/post BA

Comments and Other Information

The award-winning Vista High School Band and Pageantry program is seeking an experienced Band Director to join the Vista High School faculty. Following years of successful performance and competition, the Vista Unified School District takes great pride in this program and our student performers.

The program will have an all-new facility, with a remodeled classroom, total field replacement, new instruments, recently purchased uniforms, and support for hiring additional staff. We are seeking a band director with a vision for current music performance practices, high level of musical skill, and an inclusive view of music education for all. The band director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of band activities at the comprehensive high school level.

They will provide instruction and coordinate all school marching band, concert band, drumline and pageantry/winter guard activities. They will arrange for facilities for practices and necessary transportation to and from festivals, appearances, and competitions. The director will promote and conduct a summer band camp.

The director will be responsible for all band students' conduct when representing the Vista Unified School District, i.e., practices, performances, hotels, transportation. They will work closely to develop relationships with students, parents and band boosters to create an environment that promotes success and growth within the band program. Must attend all practices, performances, festivals, competitions.

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Every student graduates from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges. Our Portraits: Learner Portrait:

Kind and Confident; Curious and Connected; Capable and Knowledgeable Adult Portrait: Compassionate Champion; Flexible and Innovative Facilitator; Open-Minded and Equity-Centered Learner System Portrait: Inclusive Culture Focused on Growth; Joyful, Innovative, Rigorous, and Equitable Learning Environments; Future-Oriented, Forward Thinking; Family and Community Partnerships Core Values:

Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness. Only completed applications will be accepted. You may also call the Ed-Join Help Desk at (888) 900-8945 for technical assistance.

Please be sure that you respond to ALL application questions. Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.

Rachel D'Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org A copy of the district's Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at: https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925