Biddeford Middle School is seeking:
Middle School Band Director

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Specific Job Details:

Middle School Band Director who is responsible for developing the musical talents of students in grades 5-7.  Band students range in ability from entry level to advanced.  The position may also include teaching classes in General Music.  The position requirements include both in- and out-of-school time commitments, such as public performances, Honors Festivals, Auditions, and Fundraising Events.  An Ideal candidate would have a well-rounded background, and would be willing to direct or assist with extracurricular musical activities.

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' understanding and appreciation of the art of music, including performing a wide range of musical genres, periods, and styles. To identify, promote and develop each student's talents in vocal musical expression.

School Description: 
The Middle School serves grades 5-7
We expect staff and students to embrace challenges and strive to attain excellence while exemplifying Tiger PRIDE: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy.

Find Biddeford School Department's Three Pillars of Commitment to Students attached.

Brief Job Duties:
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

1. Develops and administers music education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
2. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
3. Develops a balanced music program and lessons to organize class time so that students have adequate time for preparation, rehearsal, and instruction.
4. Conducts ongoing assessment of student musical learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
5. Utilizes a varied repertoire of music literature that spans time periods, genres, and styles, as appropriate.
6. Plans, coordinates, and directs rehearsals for musical programs and performances outside the classroom. 

Full Job Description  

Certification/License:
Certification from the Maine Department of Education
Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education 

Education: 
Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
A Master's Degree in a related field is preferred.

Experience: 
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels is preferred but not required.
 

Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community 

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
• Views of the Saco River to its west
• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
• It is less than two hours north of Boston.
• Home to a growing population of diverse residents
• Picturesque downtown
• Maine's youngest city, with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown
• Thriving economy
• Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking  

Equal Opportunity
The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to ensure that the teacher and administrator workforce reflects the student body's diversity.

The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the most significant probability of effectively implementing the learning program.
Therefore, selections will be made without consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.
For this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.

Criminal Background Check
All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting

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Biddeford Schools  
Dayton School
Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative