Teacher Secondary - Vocal Music 6-8 Vocal Music

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Dunstan is a comprehensive 830 student 6-8 middle school in Green Mountain. We are 35% FRL and 28% minority. Our feeder schools range from Rooney Ranch with a 4% poverty enrollment to Foothills Elementary that has a 70% poverty rate; and all these beautiful children file into the melting pot that is Dunstan.
At Dunstan we have a six period day which means students can have up to two electives per semester and we're committed to this. Teachers have one plan period,
Dunstan is a restorative school. Every Wednesday every classroom in the building has community building circles, and informal conferences are facilitated in order to resolve conflict and repair harm. We are about passion and joy, and community with a restorative culture. We are a Healthy School. Whether you teach an elective or a core content class, we want you to teach to your passion.
We are committed to providing authentic learning opportunities for students as aligned to the four Green Mountain Area Academies (Business and Global Studies/ Health and Human Services/ Arts, Humanities and Performing Arts/ STEM).

At Dunstan Middle School we live by three words: Engage, Inspire, Empower. Our motto is Get Better Every Day. Express your passion, pitch an amazing idea, and work in the school that says "yes". Come along for the ride!

Teacher Sec - Music
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $66,989.54 Effective as of: 08-16-2022

**Annual salary noted above is based on an 8 hour day and full days worked calendar. Any position that is less than a full FTE/8 hours per day or late start will be prorated accordingly.

Certain Education Support Professional (ESP) jobs may include the value of holiday pay into the hourly rate. Review the Holiday in Rate column of the Education Support Professional Job Title, Wage Plan, Grade document.

SUMMARY: Manage a successful choral music program. This includes developing students' individual and group performance skills, music literacy, proper vocal technique, and providing performance opportunities using a variety of styles and genres. This position must work collaboratively within the performing arts department, other area music teachers, and with administration to ensure the music program remains a strong part of the school's course programming.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Plan; teach skills and concepts; and assess and reflect utilizing the Jeffco Public Schools instructional model, music curriculum tools, and Colorado Academic Standards in music.
Sequence instruction for the development of vocal technique and music reading.
Utilize effective and engaging rehearsal techniques and excellent communication skills.
Select, organize, and program diverse and challenging repertoire for varying levels of ensembles.
Guide students as they engage with and appreciate the arts, and support them in becoming life-long creators.
Identify and diagnose individual and group performance challenges and prescribe appropriate and effective growth feedback.
Seek out opportunities for professional growth in music, implement new learning in your practice, and reflect to allow for personal growth.
Collaborate with district and articulation area colleagues to grow a thriving and active vocal music program from elementary to middle to high school.
Recruit and retain students to maintain sustainable enrollment.
Actively seek guest artists, clinicians, and conductors to continue development of ensembles.
Schedule regular, high quality concerts and other performance opportunities to ensure students are engaged in the community and are growing as musicians.
Collaborate with school and community organizations, including boosters if applicable.
Demonstrate willingness to assist with the production and collaboration of school music events such as musical productions.
Participate in and prepare students for State and District Honor Choirs including Jeffco All County Honor Choir and Colorado All State Choirs.
Ensure that any instruments, music, and equipment are properly used, maintained, stored, and that inventory records are accurate and current.
Utilize administrative skills to manage vocal music budget, collaborative concerts, community performance schedules, required paperwork for field trips, etc.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a valid Colorado teaching license or authorization. Must meet content-area qualifications, which could include the appropriate license endorsement, degree in the content area and Colorado State Board of Education approved content exam.
EXPERIENCE: Instructional experience in a vocal music ensemble classroom.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Strong personal musicianship. Effective communication skills. Ability to demonstrate and teach vocal techniques and knowledge of vocal pedagogy.

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Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

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