BAND DIRECTOR
Baker School District 5J
BHS/BMS – BAND TEACHER
Notice of Position Opening: In/Out of District
Date Open: June 27, 2019
POSITION DESCRIPTION
● Baker School District is currently seeking a candidate for the position of Band Teacher,
1.0 FTE, at Baker High School and Baker Middle School beginning the 2019-2020
school year.
● Additional programming opportunities are available with Summer Academy, Friday
Academy and Friday Experience that provide hours outside of the contract to
supplement base salary.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
● This position requires the candidate to hold, or be eligible to hold an Oregon Teaching
License with the proper endorsement and authorization for the assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Aptitude: Thorough knowledge of performance skills on all brass, woodwind and
percussion instruments. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the area of vocal
music. Thorough knowledge of traditional musical styles.
a. Have a working (mechanical and structural) knowledge of all standard wind and
percussion instruments.
b. Be able to do fundamental maintenance on all standard wind and percussion
instruments.
c. Have a fundamental operational knowledge of audio recording equipment.
d. Have a fundamental operational knowledge of sound reinforcement equipment.
e. Have a fundamental knowledge of other specific music performance related
technology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
● Prior successful experience teaching music and/or band to adolescent students in a
school setting strongly preferred.
● Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent strongly preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Develop students’ technique for playing brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments
and cover appropriate band literature styles for school and competitive performances.
● Design and implement a wide variety of appropriate instructional activities for students of
varying abilities and talents.
● Prepare students for all performances and provides for band participation at
extracurricular events, including three major concerts per band each year, football
games, pep rallies, and approved regional and state events.
● Organizes the BHS pep band’s performance at all home athletic events for football and
basketball.
● Presents performances of high musical quality for the school and community in which
groups are well-disciplined and make a good appearance.
● Uses music of high quality in a variety of types and styles.
● Builds and maintains a program that attracts and holds at least enough students to
perform standard concert band literature with a characteristic ensemble sound and
standard instrumentation.
● Collaborates with Chorus teacher(s) to provide students with integrated experiences.
● Designs or selects and uses planned sequences of instruction for the development of
band instrument technique and music reading.
● Ensures that instructional activities and materials are clearly related to District, school,
and department goals and objectives.
● Selects and requisitions required music, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
● Ensures that instruments and equipment are properly used, maintained, and stored, and
that inventory records are accurate and current.
● Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
● Establish lettering criteria at the beginning of the year.
● Manage fundraising for music program under the supervision of the building principal.
● Be responsible for budgeted and fundraised money accounts.
● Report to and work under the supervision of the building principal.
● Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
CONTRACT INFORMATION
● Salary Range is $34,536 - $65,464 depending on years of experience and level of
education. This is based on the 2019-2020 Certified Salary Schedule. Baker School
District allows all school district experience years and education to be used in placing
the teacher on the salary schedule.
● This position has two extra duty stipends attached to it: one for BHS Band and one for
BMS Band. Salary Range for the stipend for BHS Band is $4,835 - $5,872. Salary
Range for the stipend for BMS Band is $2,175 - $2,486.
● Currently, teacher contracts are approximately 1533 hours with a four-day work week.
Certified staff report for one Friday per month for meetings and PD activities.
● Baker School District 5J offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with
multiple choices available to employees. Benefits offered include medical, dental and
vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, long term care, taxdeferred retirement savings plans, and more. In addition, the District shall pay the six
percent (6%) employee contribution (PERS) required by ORS 238.200 and ORS
238A.330.
● This position will begin at the start of the 2019-2020 school year.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
• In District (Current Employee on Contract with the District)
Letter of Interest and Current Resume
• Out of District
Apply at https://www.baker5jcareers.org/apply-now and submit a Certified Application,
upload a Letter of Interest, a current Resume, and three current Letters of
Recommendation. If you have any questions, please call Cathy Martin, Personnel
Department, at 541-524-2260, Ext. 1004, or email at cathy.martin@bakersd.org.
DISTRICT POLICY
It is the district’s policy to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by
law.
During the application process, a veteran will need to submit the following:
• Copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or
215). OR Proof of receiving a non-service connected pension from the US Dept. of
Veteran’s Affairs.
• Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter.
CLOSING DATE
● Open Until Filled.
Baker School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer and does not discriminate on the grounds
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status,
genetic information, disability, culture and/or financial status.
For More Information & Apply Online at: https://www.baker5jcareers.org/current-job-openings