Director of Bands/Music Teacher

Date Posted	May 06, 2024
Industry	K-12: Public Schools
Certification Needed	Yes
Job Status	Not Specified
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

At Battle Creek Public Schools, transformation is underway and excellence is on the rise!

Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) is a school district located in Calhoun County, Michigan (conveniently located between Chicago and Detroit), serving the City of Battle Creek as well as parts of Emmett, Pennfield and Bedford townships, and the City of Springfield. With a bold goal of achieving 100% success for every Bearcat, we offer a broad range of educational experiences to meet the individual needs of students at all levels, including experiential learning, individualized instruction, advanced and accelerated curricula, and outdoor education.

In 2017, BCPS received an historic investment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and we are continuing our transformation plan, advancing bold, top-to-bottom changes to provide a world-class career, college, and community-ready education for every student, in every grade, at every school. We know that our teachers are the heart and soul of the district, and everything we do for our students begins with teachers. So, in May of 2023, we were thrilled to announce an average teacher pay increase of more than $10,000, positioning us as one of the best-paying districts for teachers in Southwest Michigan.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (including up to $20k in home purchase assistance), and opportunities for professional development. Apply now and join the Bearcat family.



Responsibilities and Duties:

• Direct and supervise all school band performances, including marching band, concert band, jazz band, soloists, small ensembles, etc.
• Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band.
• Provide opportunities for band participation in curricular and extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and other activities.
• Provide an educational program that meets the educational needs of each student in the teacher’s area of responsibility.
• Provide instruction consistent with District and school expectations and which meets the educational needs of all students assigned to the teacher.
• Communicate with students, parents, administrators and other staff members in a manner which is consistent with District and school expectations.
• Maintain student records, organize resources and foster a learning environment which are consistent with District and school expectations, while maximizing student learning.
• Manage time, equipment, and materials efficiently and maintain a physical environment that is well organized, safe and student focused.
• Plan, prepare and implement instruction and assessment used to measure student growth.
• Honor and carry out the District initiatives and goals.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning.
• Be a contributing member to a Professional Learning Community (PLC).
• Communicate student progress and development with parents and staff.
• Demonstrate creative and innovative lesson plans that contribute to a highly engaged learning community.
• Create a caring and nurturing learning atmosphere that allows for emotional and social growth students.

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate including JX or JQ certification

• Skilled in addressing the unique academic, developmental, physical and social needs of adolescents.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents and staff.
• Strong communication, technology and organizational skills.
• Understanding of how to work with and support a diverse learning community including English Language Learners and Special Educations students and their families.
• Knowledge of data and how it is used to inform instruction.

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Principal of Battle Creek Central High School

Calendar: BCEA K-12 Calendar


SCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $73.00) will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.

The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height, or marital status in its employment practices.