Part Time Orchestra Teacher TB

Part Time Orchestra Teacher [TB03]

Laramie County School District 1 MCCORMICK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL - Cheyenne, Wyoming

Job : 5833124

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Part‑Time: 185 Day Contract

Contract

Start Date:

August 2026

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Salary: $30,787.50 minimum – $41,879.00 maximum base + Benefits

JOB DESCRIPTION

Laramie County School District #1

Secondary Instrumental Music/Band Teacher

The job of the Secondary Instrumental Music/Band Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing students' music appreciation and skills; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues;

and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding music program and student progress.

This job reports to the building Principal.

• Administers music assessments and tests for the purpose of assessing the level of students' competencies.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform on musical instruments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Instructs students (e.g. demonstrate, illustrate, explain, define, direct, guide, compare, motivate, facilitate, differentiate, etc.) for the purpose of improving their music appreciation and musical skills.
• Maintains current research findings relative to learning and especially current practices in music education for the purpose of applying the appropriate principals and becoming a more effective teacher.
• Maintains musical instruments, equipment and supplies in top notch condition for the purpose of ensuring availability of required materials.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, field trips, concerts, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Plans concerts and recitals for the purpose of displaying student performances.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code and school policies.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS:

applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE: basic math,…