Job Title: Teacher, Music Education- Director of Bands (Grades 6-12)

Reports to: Building Principal

Summary:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Director of Bands to join our team and create a stimulating, high-achieving music environment for students in grades 6–12. This role is responsible for directing all aspects of the middle school and high school instrumental music programs, including concert bands, 6th-grade beginner bands, and the High School Marching Band. The ideal candidate will develop engaging instructional plans, foster a lifelong love and appreciation of music, direct performances, and promote the academic, social, emotional, and artistic growth of all students.

Education and Experience:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university required.
Applicant must be Highly Qualified with the applicable Michigan Teaching Certificate endorsement in Music Education (or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe).
Prior experience directing middle/high school band ensembles and marching band (preferred).
Strong understanding of instrumental pedagogy, music theory, marching band drill design/rehearsal techniques, and curriculum development.
Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to create a positive, disciplined, and inclusive learning environment for all music students.
Commitment to student success, community engagement, and professional growth.

Qualified candidates should skillfully demonstrate the following:

the ability to prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change;
The strong desire to achieve outstanding results and build a culture of musical excellence in a short amount of time;
The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic/artistic press and influence;
the skill and willingness to leverage the student support network to ensure that students’ social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs are addressed;
The ability to collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans and rehearsals that produce strong results in student learning and musical performance;
The capacity to rigorously create and sustain a well-orchestrated system of ongoing performance assessment and feedback to inform a continuously responsive and adaptive system of music instruction attentive to students’ specific learning needs..

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans, rehearsals, and instructional materials that facilitate active musical learning for band ensembles in grades 6–12.
Direct, organize, and manage the High School Marching Band, including summer band camp, athletic event performances, parades, competitions, and community events.
Select appropriate, high-quality repertoire for concert bands, marching band, and small ensembles tailored to student developmental levels.
Instruct and monitor students in the proper use, care, and maintenance of musical instruments, band uniforms, music literature, and instructional equipment.
Use relevant technology to support, differentiate, and enhance music instruction (e.g., tuner/metronome apps, accompaniment software, notation/drill software).
Provide appropriate, timely feedback on musical performance and coursework.
Manage administrative duties related to the band program, including inventory, music library maintenance, instrument repair, field trips, and budget management.
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress, performance schedules, and program needs.
Observe and evaluate student performance and musical development through regular assessments and performances.
Assign and grade class work, performance tests, assignments, and practice logs.
Perform any additional duties as assigned
Maintain a consistent and reliable on-site work schedule, including required evening and weekend commitments for performances, rehearsals, and competitions.

Qualification Requirements: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Compare, analyze, and synthesize information relevant to job tasks. Communicate both orally and in writing effectively. Coordinate, instruct, compute, evaluate, and negotiate as needed. Use interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues, students, and stakeholders.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Conduct music, demonstrate instruments, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed for job tasks and instrument/equipment setup. Talk, hear (in both quiet environments and high-decibel/noisy rehearsals or outdoor settings), taste, and smell as necessary for communication and safety. Regularly lift, carry, and/or move music equipment and instruments up to 40 pounds. Have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Traditional classroom/rehearsal room environment as well as outdoor conditions (marching band field, athletic stadium, parade routes) subject to varying weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly meets performance deadlines amidst a fast-paced environment with severe time constraints.

Union Representation: Please note: This position is Unionized. Salary, terms and other conditions of employment are established by the Three Rivers Education Association (TREA).

FLSA Status: This is an Exempt FLSA position. Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Reasonable Accommodations: Three Rivers Community Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 269-273-1104.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Three Rivers Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Three Rivers Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, in hiring or in employment.

Additional Information:

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package.
Schedule: 180 days per year, generally following the TRCS Academic Calendar. Includes non-working days during winter, spring, and summer breaks, as well as designated holidays. Position requires additional after-school, evening, weekend, and summer hours dedicated to band camp, rehearsals, concerts, athletic events, and competitions.