Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the junior/senior high school principal, the teacher will be working with 6th-12th grade students to launch a vocal music program with the desire for this person to be involved with or leading a renewed drama program. The position emphasizes building a vocal music program and inspiring engagement with the performing arts within our school community.

Qualifications:

Required:

Minimum of BS/BA degree in Music Education (K-12), additional secondary teaching certifications preferred, but not required
Possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in Music (JX/JQ)
Able to assess and document student progress
Professional in personal conduct and actions
Strong organizational, classroom management, collaboration and communication skills
Demonstrated competence in the use of technology
Active and continuous learner in the area of secondary education, research-based instructional strategies, and supporting the “whole child” at the secondary-level.

Desired Characteristics:

Experience in working with students in grades 6-12
Familiarity and/or experience with Professional Learning Communities and leveraging classroom-level data to shape target instruction
Experience and/or familiarity with use of PBIS to acknowledge and promote positive behavior and behavior expectations
Experience using technology as an instructional tool and for monitoring student progress
Knowledge in Google Apps for Education and other web-based educational applications
Knowledge in internet search engines, Google Docs and other internet based applications
Understanding, experience with, and/or willingness to adhere to Standards Based Grading (SBG) and assessing
Take a leadership role within the staff to demonstrate effective pedagogical and curricular approaches applicable to colleagues across other departments and grade-levels
Innovative in communication efforts with students, parents, and District personnel
Vision for developing, supporting, and growing a K-12 vocal music program
Ability to work with various personality types and dedication to the success of all students
Experience or interest in Drama and/or Theatre

Position Responsibilities:

Provide vocal music instruction to students in grades 6-12
Maintain and continue to grow the middle and high school Vocal Music programs
Teach music techniques including, but not limited to: balance, blend, timing, intonation, expression, phrasing and technique
Provide and maintain an orderly classroom environment, based on establishing a strong relationships with all students
Facilitate music concerts for middle and high school students
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment
Communicate regularly with building administrator, classroom teachers, K-12 music colleagues, and parents on student progress and event planning
Evaluate each student’s performance and growth and prepare progress reports
Work independently and cooperatively using a variety of instructional strategies
Ability to plan and organize instructional, performance, and public events
Successful teaching/coaching of students preferred
Perform other duties as assigned by administration

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the Schoolcraft School District that no person shall on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK

In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Employment Dates: 2026-2027 School Year

Salary: Based on SEA Master Agreement

Apply To: Candidates who are qualified and wish to be considered for this position must submit an AppliTrack online application at www.schoolcraftschools.org that includes a cover letter, resume, references, transcripts and credentials.

Questions: Contact - Matt Webster, Assistant Superintendent ([email protected]) or (269) 488-7387

From PDF Description

Schoolcraft Community Schools
Schoolcraft, MI
JOB POSTING
Secondary Choir Teacher (6-12)
April 20, 2026
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the junior/senior high school principal, the teacher will be working with 6th-12th grade students to launch a vocal music program
with the desire for this person to be involved with or leading a renewed drama program. The position emphasizes building a vocal music program and
inspiring engagement with the performing arts within our school community.
Qualifications:
Required:
A. Minimum of BS/BA degree in Music Education (K-12), additional secondary teaching certifications preferred, but not required
B. Possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in Music (JX/JQ)
C. Able to assess and document student progress
D. Professional in personal conduct and actions
E. Strong organizational, classroom management, collaboration and communication skills
F. Demonstrated competence in the use of technology
G. Active and continuous learner in the area of secondary education, research-based instructional strategies, and supporting the “whole
child” at the secondary-level.
Desired Characteristics:
A. Experience in working with students in grades 6-12
B. Familiarity and/or experience with Professional Learning Communities and leveraging classroom-level data to shape target instruction
C. Experience and/or familiarity with use of PBIS to acknowledge and promote positive behavior and behavior expectations
D. Experience using technology as an instructional tool and for monitoring student progress
E. Knowledge in Google Apps for Education and other web-based educational applications
F. Knowledge in internet search engines, Google Docs and other internet based applications
G. Understanding, experience with, and/or willingness to adhere to Standards Based Grading (SBG) and assessing
H. Take a leadership role within the staff to demonstrate effective pedagogical and curricular approaches applicable to colleagues across
other departments and grade-levels
I. Innovative in communication efforts with students, parents, and District personnel
J. Vision for developing, supporting, and growing a K-12 vocal music program
K. Ability to work with various personality types and dedication to the success of all students
L. Experience or interest in Drama and/or Theatre
Position Responsibilities:
A. Provide vocal music instruction to students in grades 6-12
B. Maintain and continue to grow the middle and high school Vocal Music programs
C. Teach music techniques including, but not limited to: balance, blend, timing, intonation, expression, phrasing and technique
D. Provide and maintain an orderly classroom environment, based on establishing a strong relationships with all students
E. Facilitate music concerts for middle and high school students
F. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment
G. Communicate regularly with building administrator, classroom teachers, K-12 music colleagues, and parents on student progress and
event planning
H. Evaluate each student’s performance and growth and prepare progress reports
I. Work independently and cooperatively using a variety of instructional strategies
J. Ability to plan and organize instructional, performance, and public events
K. Successful teaching/coaching of students preferred
L. Perform other duties as assigned by administration
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of the Schoolcraft School District that no person shall on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities. The information contained
in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK
In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and passing a
criminal records review.
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Employment Dates: 2026-2027 School Year

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Salary: Based on SEA Master Agreement
Apply To: Candidates who are qualified and wish to be considered for this position must submit an AppliTrack online
application at www.schoolcraftschools.org that includes a cover letter, resume, references, transcripts and
credentials.
Questions: Contact - Matt Webster, Assistant Superintendent ([email protected]) or (269) 488-7387

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