Band Director​/Teacher - North Canyon HS

2026-27 Band Director/Teacher
- North Canyon HS

Paradise Valley USD 69 North Canyon HS
- Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Paradise Valley Unified School District

Job : 5817418

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Band Director – Performing Arts

Location: North Canyon High School

Non-Interim Position

FTE: 1.0

Dates: 07/27/2026 – 05/27/2027

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher – Performing Arts is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a performing arts teacher with specific responsibility for developing students' performance skills (e.g. Chorus, Band, Theater, Dance, etc.) and providing opportunities for authentic outcomes; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; 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 instructional program and student progress.

This job reports to Site Administrator

Essential Functions

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 toward 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.

Coordinates educational curriculum and action opportunities for the purpose of providing students with authentic assessments.

Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.

Demonstrates pedagogical approaches that engages student performers for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.

Differentiates materials and methods for the purpose of providing assignments appropriate to the varying levels of students' skills.

Directs student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Instructs students for the purpose of improving their knowledge and skills.

Maintains inventory of equipment and materials (e.g. uniforms, instruments, costumes, props, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items.

Manages supply budget, donations, and fundraising monies (e.g. collecting, allocating, accounting, etc.) for the purpose of achieving overall objectives of the department and maximizing the use of funds in compliance with established guidelines.

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, performance venues, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. departmental, staff, district, SST’s, 504’s, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Participates on PLC team for the purpose of reviewing data and instructional practices.

Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, newsletters, calendars, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.

Provides fundraising opportunities for the purpose of ensuring funds for performances, field trips, equipment, etc.

Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance…