Band/Music Director, Middle/High School
Deadline: June 30, 2026
District/Organization: Vandercook Lake Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: Per master contract
Position Details
- Valid Michigan Teaching License in Music Education (JQ)
Job Responsibilities
- Direct high school performances including marching band, orchestra, concert band, jazz band, soloists, ensembles, and choir.
- Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band.
- Provide band participation at extracurricular events including concerts, football games, basketball games, pep rallies, parades, and community events.
- Organize and implement band trips and band camp in accordance with district policy and regulations as well as student interest and ability; arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
- Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, MHSAA rules, and Board of Education policies.
- Support band booster club activities.
- Organize and conduct tryouts for the band; inform administration and participants of final selections.
- Plan, rehearse, and direct musical experiences for the school and community with a minimum of three evening performances per school year.
- Cooperate with the school administration in providing music programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies, and civic functions that enhance the students’ performing experience.
- Oversee scheduling and other arrangements for rehearsals and concerts in cooperation with the building principal.
- Prepare students and required documents for District and State auditions and competitions; make all arrangements.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of school-owned instruments; control the storage and use of school-owned equipment and materials; make minor adjustments and request repairs to instruments as required.
- Submit budget needs annually to the principal in accordance with established timelines and guidelines.
- Order all supplies and materials necessary for band-related activities in accordance with established district procedures and budget allocations.
- Develop and implement plans for the instrumental music program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Other duties as assigned by the principal.
Essential Skills/Abilities
- Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
- Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software, especially as systems are upgraded.
- Ability to learn and upgrade job skills to meet changing demands of the position.
- Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
- Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in full compliance with all district, Board of Education, state, and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrate initiative to act without being asked.
Contact Information
Interested individuals please email resume, letter of intent, and 3 references/recommendation letters to:
Dr. Marcelo Leonardi
Vandercook Lake Public Schools
1000 E. Golf Avenue
Jackson, MI 49203
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