High School Band Teacher​/Director

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Immediate High School Band Teacher / Director at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools.

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KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating 120,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise:
Together, A Future Without Limits. You can learn more p.org.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. In the current school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region is comprised of four schools educating more than 2,700 students, kindergarten through eleventh grade in the North and West sides of Jacksonville, Florida.

• Instruct students across grade levels and sections in high school band.
• Coordinate and supervise performances; inventory instruments.
• Ensure students are exposed to band instruction and provide access to instruments as the school grows.
• Develop a long-term vision for band programs, including marching band, jazz ensemble, and drumline.
• Create a positive classroom environment, implement curriculum, assess students, collaborate with the electives department, build relationships with families, and perform other duties as assigned by the school leader.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification (Music K-12)
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
• Deep commitment to racial and educational equity for all children
• Pass background check as required by law

• Two or more years of high school band experience
• Experience with high school jazz band, ensemble, or marching band

• Starting salary for a first-year lead teacher: $50,000
• Access to individual health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Access to individual short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement program with company match
• Individual coaching and professional development for lead teachers
• Terms are subject to change each school year; details in offer letter

Please note the location of Bold City High School is the McDuff campus located at 1440 McDuff Avenue North.

For the current school year, teachers work Monday through Friday with occasional meetings or events outside these hours. Hours may vary by school.

• K-8 Staff: 7:30am - 4:30pm; K-8 Students: 8:00am - 3:30pm;
  Wednesday 1:30pm dismissal
• High School Staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm;
  High School Students: 7:15am - 2:30pm;
  Wednesday 12:30pm dismissal

Every Wednesday is a student early release day to support weekly professional development and content team meetings.

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KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.

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