Band Director - Secondary

Centrally located less than 25 miles Northwest of Maple Grove and 30 miles Southeast of Saint Cloud, Monticello is home to six brick and mortar schools and two nature based facilities serving more than 4,000 students annually. Monticello consistently ranks in the top 50 school districts in the state as measured by a number of organizations and metrics, and performs above the state average in graduation rates, test scores, and early college opportunities.

Job Summary

Monticello High School seeks a dynamic, motivated, and passionate instrumental music educator to join a collaborative music team, teaching 9th-12th grade musicians. The successful candidate will direct and assist the overall high school instrumental music program. Candidate will also provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensures compliance with all state and district requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct high school instrumental performances including concert bands, jazz bands, sectionals, percussion ensembles, and other small ensembles.
• Provide for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, solo/ensemble contests, pep band performances, pep fests, and community events.
• Create learning environments that are appropriate for all students with varying level of skills.
• Assess students' developmental, cognitive, and social needs, and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs; establish differentiated instruction and expectations for students.
• Maintain and update accurate and complete records of students' progress and development, as required by laws and district policies; regularly communicate necessary information to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs; prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Work cooperatively with others to maintain an accurate inventory of school-owned instruments and uniforms; including the storage and use of school-owned equipment and materials; make adjustments and repairs to instruments, as required.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings; establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Comply with all federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, MSHSL rules, and Board of Education policies. Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Knowledge

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• District policies and procedures.
• Curriculum requirements and learning objectives.
• 2018 MN State Fine Arts standards.
• State and Federal laws and regulatory issues governing public education, including rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Education.
• Legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct for public education teachers.
• Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  
  

Required Skills

• Developing and maintaining a public education learning environment in which positive, appropriate behavior is encouraged, and discipline problems are minimized.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
• Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District's established Core Values.
• Advancing the District's mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.
  
  

Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Music Education
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Appropriate MN teaching license as issued by PELSB
• Qualified candidates will possess the following: The desire to work cooperatively with other staff members of the high school music department to continue building a dynamic program; preparation and commitment to working with diverse communities of learners; skill in providing for the individual learning needs of students; ability to create a positive, inclusive learning environment; a high level of expertise in instrumental music repertoire specific to current student population needs and reflections; willingness to work outside of the school day at extra and co-curricular activities; skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with diverse groups of students, parents, and colleagues.
  
  

COMPETENCIES AND/OR VALUES COMMON TO ALL POSITIONS

• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environments and the community.
• Maintains a safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety-minded in the performance of all school-related duties.
• A clear and demonstrated commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
• Advancing the District's mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment and Resources.
• A clear understanding of the developmental needs of elementary age students