Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Green Mountain High School is Jefferson County's only comprehensive academy high school with rigorous Advanced Placement, dual college credit, and honors courses, athletics, co-curricular activities, university and business partnerships, senior Capstone, internships, and 14 academy pathways providing students with exposure to real-world experiences and high level electives. Our Academy Program includes Business & Global Studies; Health & Human Services; Arts, Humanities & Performance; and Science, Technology, Engineering & Math.

GMHS seeks staff members who are innovative, creative and possess a growth mindset. We believe we are stronger together through shared leadership and adherence to continuous improvement processes that provide a systemic approach to teaching and learning and foster a joyful environment for all.

Full Time Teaching Position –Instrumental Music Teacher

Instrumental Music Teacher ~ Band Director ~ Marching Band Director

GMHS is seeking a full-time Instrumental Music Teacher/Instrumental Music Department Director/Marching Band Director, who will also have other assigned duties, including Color Guard, Winter Guard, Winter Percussion, and overseeing clubs associated with any of these programs. The person filling this position will work closely with the staff and the larger community.

Pre-Screening Standards:

Must hold a current Colorado Teaching Certificate or License in the required area of Instrumental Music K-12.

Bachelor of Music Education K-12, or equivalent.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as evidenced by current evaluation and letters of recommendation.

Demonstrated successful experience with students in instrumental music, including: knowledge of current instructional strategies and techniques for wind, percussion, string instruments and music theory; knowledge of recruitment and retention strategies for instrumental music students; and understanding of and commitment to state and district music standards.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to incorporate the use of communication and information technologies to expand student knowledge of music and music performance.

Demonstrated effective communication with band parents, administrators and other teachers.

Demonstrated understanding of vertical teaming and a willingness to support Green Mountain High School Area Articulation team and the GMHS Arts and Humanities Program, including events such as collaboration with the Spring Musical.

Demonstrated strategies that build positive relationships with students, parents, instructional staff and the parent booster club.

Demonstrated superior knowledge in instructional strategies of marching band, concert band, orchestra, jazz techniques and music theory.

Demonstrated ability to create a caring and safe classroom environment, where all children are consistently engaged in appropriate, meaningful learning activities.

Demonstrated ability to create a classroom environment of creativity and energy.

Demonstrated willingness to attend professional training for curriculum development.

Requirements:

Teacher Sec - Instrmntl Music
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $66,989.54 Effective as of: 08-16-2022

**Annual salary noted above is based on an 8 hour day and full days worked calendar. Any position that is less than a full FTE/8 hours per day or late start will be prorated accordingly.

Certain Education Support Professional (ESP) jobs may include the value of holiday pay into the hourly rate. Review the Holiday in Rate column of the Education Support Professional Job Title, Wage Plan, Grade document.

SUMMARY: Manage a successful instrumental music program. This includes developing students' individual and group performance skills; music literacy; proper instrumental technique; and providing performance opportunities using a variety of styles and genres. Work collaboratively within the performing arts department, other area music teachers, and with administration to ensure the instrumental program remains a strong part of the school course programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plan; teach skills and concepts; assess; and reflect utilizing the Jeffco Public Schools instructional model, music curriculum tools, and Colorado Academic Standards in music.

Sequence instruction for the development of instrumental performance techniques and music reading.

Utilize effective and engaging rehearsal techniques and excellent communication skills.

Model and teach proper technique on all band and/or orchestra instruments, strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

Select, organize, and program diverse and challenging repertoire for varying levels of ensembles.

Guide students as they engage with and appreciate the arts; and support them in becoming life-long creators.

Identify and diagnose individual and group performance challenges; and prescribe appropriate and effective growth feedback.

Seek out opportunities for professional growth in music, implement new learning in your practice, and reflect to allow for personal growth.

Collaborate with district and articulation area colleagues to grow a thriving and active instrumental music program from elementary to middle to high school.

Recruit and retain students to maintain sustainable enrollment.

Actively seek guest artists, clinicians, and conductors to continue development of ensembles.

Schedule regular, high quality concerts, and other performance opportunities to ensure students are engaged in the community and are growing as musicians.

Collaborate with school and community organizations, including boosters if applicable.

Demonstrate willingness to assist with the production and collaboration of school music events such as musical productions.

Participate in and prepare students for State and District Band and Orchestra Honor Ensembles.

Ensure that instruments, music, and equipment are properly used, maintained, stored, and that inventory records are accurate and current.

Utilize administrative skills to manage instrumental music budget, collaborative concerts, community performance schedules, required paperwork for field trips, etc.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a valid Colorado teaching license or authorization. Must meet content-area qualifications, which could include the appropriate license endorsement, degree in the content area and Colorado State Board of Education approved content exam.

EXPERIENCE: Instructional experience in an instrumental music ensemble classroom.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Strong personal musicianship. Comprehensive knowledge of band and/or orchestra techniques, pedagogy, and skills. Effective and engaging rehearsal techniques and conducting skills. Effective communication skills. Ability to recruit and retain students.

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions

Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.