High School Music Teacher - Deering High, 25-26 SY

Portland Public Schools; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate High School Music Teacher to inspire students at Deering High School. This full-time position involves teaching a variety of music courses, including band, orchestra, and musical theater, while fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate will engage students in music and prepare them for performances, creating a vibrant school culture. Join a diverse community committed to equity and excellence in education, where your contributions will help shape the future of young musicians.

Qualifications

• Maine State fingerprint authorization required.
• Ability to create engaging music curriculum for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach various music courses and assess student progress.
• Prepare students for concerts and local performances.
• Inspire students to engage with music outside of class.

Skills

Instrumental Music Teaching

Band Direction

Orchestra Direction

Musical Theatre Direction

Student Mentoring

Education

Maine State Teaching Certificate with Endorsement 614

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW: High School Music Teacher (Full Time) – Deering High School, 25-26 SY
Portland Public Schools is looking for an experienced Music Teacher (emphasis on instrumental, band, and/or strings) to teach music electives to students at Deering High School, and to support the Musical Theatre course / production as the musical director. A successful candidate will be able to create an enjoyable learning environment to inspire young minds and help them grow in their appreciation of music. Courses taught by the Music Teacher may include the following based on the candidates’ strengths: Band, Orchestra, Musical Theater, and Introductory courses in Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, and Digital Music.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching general styles of music and assessing student progress toward meeting standards
• Differentiating music curriculum to meet the needs of the individual student and the diverse student body
• Building relationships and mentoring students
• Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during class, group rehearsals, and music performances
• Preparing students for school concerts, local performances, and other planned music experiences
• Inspiring and motivating students to practice outside of class time and be involved in the local music scene; providing opportunities for student-driven music ensembles
• Maintaining care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments, and equipment to prevent loss or damage

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
• Maine State Teaching Certificate with Endorsement 614 (Music, PK-12) (more info)

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• School-year position
• Permanent
• Full time, 1.0 FTE
• Not eligible for overtime

ABOUT DEERING:
Deering is a comprehensive public high school serving about 800 students. As the most diverse school in Maine, we are committed to disrupting inequities in our community by creating a joyful place of learning designed to ensure that every student succeeds. As part of Portland Public Schools, Deering promotes district goals as outlined in the Portland Promise, and is guided by our district’s Instructional Vision, which prioritizes inclusive classroom environments, active learning, high expectations, culturally responsive teaching, an assets-based approach, collaboration, and assessments for learning.
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