TEACHER - CHOIR TEACHER AND ASSISTANT BAND DIRECTOR - MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaches district approved curriculum
Creates a safe and respectful classroom environment for all learners
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology to engage all learners
Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons and units
Uses a variety of formative and summative assessments
Takes a trauma-sensitive approach when working with students
Communicates professionally to students, parents/guardians, and colleagues
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
Proficiency in vocal pedagogy for both developing and experienced voices
Proficiency in instrumental pedagogy for instrumentalists
Proficiency in conducting and rehearsal techniques
Attends concerts, performances, travel experiences, Solo & Ensembles festivals, Band & Choir Festivals, athletic and marching band performances, and other events that may take place outside of the contractual school day
Supports the primary directors with the preparation and execution of performances, concerts, and competitions.
Other duties as assigned by building administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university required
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Music Education (JQ/JX) K-12 endorsement or on an alternative path/route to obtain the required endorsements
Must be highly qualified as defined by the Michigan State Dept. of Education
Experience working with at-risk youth preferred
High degree of technology skills (Google Suite)
Willingness to learn the tenants of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS/RTI) and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)
Desire to collaborate with peers and work as a team
Proficiency in piano preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently walking and standing while performing the duties of this job. In addition, the employee may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back while performing the duties of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as to read typewritten material. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds such as student equipment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Position starts with the 2025-2026 school year. Wages, benefits, and work year as defined in the Teachers’ Master Agreement

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and background based upon Salary Schedule in the AEA Master Agreement

LOCATION: Allegan High School and L.E. White Middle School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

For questions about this position, please contact:

Melanie Cassar, Principal,

Allegan High School

mcassar@alleganps.org

Laura Feffer, Principal,

L.E. White Middle School
lfeffer@alleganps.org

Allegan Public Schools complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, political belief, disability, handicap, or any other legally protected characteristic - in all of its programs and in employment. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Superintendent, 550 Fifth St, Allegan, MI 49010 or by phone at (269) 673-5431.

Choir Teacher & Assistant Band Director - High School/Middle School