Anticipated Band Director (Brass/Percussion Specialist)

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Music - Band

Date Posted:
7/7/2026

Location:
Vernon Township High School

Date Available:
09/01/2026
Vernon Township High School/Glen Meadow Middle School:
Band Director (Brass/Percussion Specialist)

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or Eligibility
2. Brass/Percussion Specialist
3. Marching Battery experience preferred
4. Experience in Jazz and Marching Band preferred

Vernon Township School District's percussion/brass specialist/band director position is open.
The position includes working with percussion and wind students grades 6-12 with conducting
opportunities. Candidates that have marching band, marching battery/pit percussion, and jazz band
experience and are interested in working with the high school marching band program are desired.
Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or Eligibility required.

Exceptional performance abilities in percussion (concert percussion, mallets, battery, drum-set)
Mastery in brass/percussion pedagogy
Expertise in teaching instrumental music
Proficiency with instrumental pedagogy, rehearsal techniques, and teaching methods
Experience in directing instrumental ensembles (concert band, marching band, jazz ensemble)
Willingness to participate in afterschool instrumental ensembles (marching band, jazz band)
Strong conducting and leadership skills
In-depth knowledge of current and classic wind band repertoire
Desire to participate in County, Area, Region and All-State music festivals
Passion for inspiring students and the local community to engage in the music program
Ability to support and enhance the overall music department
Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
Positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues and community supporters
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Digital fluency is required
Comfortable working in a team-teaching environment
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien

Salary Range:

$57,330 $107,184 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications, and in accordance with VTEA contract salary guide.