High School Instrumental Music Teacher​/Director-Band, Orchestra and Music Courses

High School Instrumental Music Teacher/Director‑Band, Orchestra and Music Courses ()

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis and has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Music - Band
• Date Posted: 5/21/2026
• Location:
  
  North Central High School
• Date Available:
  
  08/04/2026
• Job Title:
  
  High School Instrumental Music Teacher/Director‑Band, Orchestra & Music Courses
• Qualifications Profile (Licensure):
  Valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education in Music
• Education:
  
  Successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana in Music Education or related field
• Position
  
  Start Date:
  
  8/4/2026
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full‑Time
• Calendar Length: 185 day contract
• FLSA Classification:
  Contract salary, Exempt
• Salary/Hourly Rate: BS 0 years experience=$53,000, MS 0 years experience=$54,000 with additional compensation for years of experience

• Co‑teach and assist with high school band and/or orchestra rehearsal, instruction, and concert preparation
• Serve as lead instructor for non‑performance music courses (e.g., Piano Lab I & II, AP Music Theory/AP Music Theater, Social History of Rock and Roll)
• Provide individual and small‑group instrumental coaching as needed; demonstrate proficiency in woodwind, brass or string instruments
• Develop clear, standards‑aligned lesson plans and assess student progress with formative and summative measures
• Contribute to curriculum development, classroom management, and a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Communicate regularly and professionally with students, families and colleagues
• Co‑lead extracurricular rehearsals, concerts and other events; supervise students as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administration

• Demonstrated proficiency on at least one instrument in the woodwind, brass, or string families
• Experience teaching high school band, orchestra, or classroom music courses preferred
• Strong skills in lesson planning, assessment, classroom management and collaborative program building

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time – Often (51‑75%)
• Ability to carry 25 pounds – Seldom (Less than 25%)
• Amount to lift 25 pounds – Seldom (Less than 25%)Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds – Occasional (26‑50%)
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations – Very Frequent (76% and above)
• Ability to see for reading laws, codes, rules and policies and other printed matter – Very Frequent (76% and above)
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels – Very Frequent (76% and above)
• Ability to communicate so others will clearly understand a normal conversation – Very Frequent (76% and above)
• Ability to operate office equipment – Very Frequent (76% and above)
• Ability to reach in all directions – Very Frequent (76% and above)
• Climbing – Seldom (Less than 25%)

Rick Granlund, Performing Arts Department Chair, North Central High School

Phone: 317‑259‑5301 X45383

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or veteran status.