Secondary Music Teacher

Secondary Music Teacher

Garfield County School District No. 16 | Grand Valley Middle School & Grand Valley High School | Parachute, Colorado

Instructional music educator with a vocal focus who will develop students' vocal and foundational instrumental skills across grades 6-12. The role includes teaching vocal classes, introductory strings, directing choirs, supporting theater productions, and engaging in split-site schedule between the middle and high schools.

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned music instruction across grades 6-12 with a primary emphasis on vocal music.
• Teach proper vocal techniques, including breathing, tone production, diction, and pitch accuracy.
• Direct and manage choirs at both middle school and high school levels.
• Develop students' music literacy: rhythm, notation, sight‑reading, and interpretation.
• Teach 6th‑grade Music Fundamentals, focusing on foundational musicianship and general music skills.
• Provide introductory instrumental instruction, including a strings class and basic ensemble development.
• Support and/or direct theater and music productions, including musical direction, rehearsals, and performances.
• Select and adapt diverse, developmentally appropriate repertoire for vocal and instrumental groups.
• Prepare students for concerts, performances, and community events at both schools.
• Assess student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Differentiate instruction to meet varied student needs and skill levels.
• Manage music inventory, instruments, sheet music, and equipment across both sites.
• Coordinate schedules and responsibilities associated with a split assignment.
• Support extracurricular music opportunities as appropriate.

• Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
• Promote positive student behavior and reinforce expectations aligned with school‑wide practices.
• Ensure safe use, storage, and maintenance of musical instruments, equipment, and performance spaces.
• Monitor student well‑being and respond appropriately to social, emotional, and physical needs.
• Apply age‑appropriate strategies to support adolescent development, including voice care and performance confidence.
• Supervise students during rehearsals, performances, and transitions between spaces and campuses as needed.

• Collaborate with colleagues across both schools to support student learning and school culture.
• Work with administration to coordinate schedules, performances, and shared program needs.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with students, families, and staff regarding expectations, progress, and events.
• Partner with theater staff, accompanists, and community members to support productions and performances.
• Participate in team meetings, professional learning communities (PLCs), and school initiatives.

• Adhere to district policies, school procedures, and state and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance progress.
• Fulfill assigned duties, including supervision, events, and extracurricular expectations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and ethical conduct in all responsibilities.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to strengthen instructional practice and content knowledge.
• Support district and school goals, including alignment to curriculum standards and evaluation frameworks.
• Manage time effectively across a split assignment, including travel and scheduling between campuses.

• Strong vocal performance, conducting, and rehearsal techniques.
• Knowledge of vocal pedagogy, adolescent voice development, and choral methods.
• Foundational knowledge of instrumental instruction, particularly strings, and general music education.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging, standards‑based instruction across multiple grade levels.
• Skill in organizing and directing performances, including concerts and theater productions.
• Effective classroom management and student engagement strategies.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, particularly in a split‑site…