Interim Replacement - Band Director (Brass/Percussion Specialist)

Vernon Township School District; Glenwood (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernon Township High School and Glen Meadow Middle School seek a Band Director (Brass/Percussion Specialist) to lead percussion and wind ensembles for grades 6-12. The role includes conducting opportunities and involvement with the high school marching band.

Requires valid New Jersey instructional certificate and endorsement or eligibility; marching/jazz band experience preferred. Position is interim for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or Eligibility
• Brass/Percussion Specialist
• Marching Battery experience preferred
• Experience in Jazz and Marching Band preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead percussion/brass ensembles with conducting opportunities
• Work with percussion and wind students in grades 6-12
• Support and enhance the high school marching band program

Skills

Brass/Percussion

Conducting

Jazz ensemble

Marching band

Team-teaching

Digital fluency

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Leadership

Percussion proficiency

Education

Valid NJ Teaching Certificate or Eligibility

Job description

Interim Replacement - Band Director (Brass/Percussion Specialist) JobID: 1166

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Music - Band
• Date Posted: 11/5/2026
• Location: Vernon Township High School
• Date Available: 11/09/2026

Vernon Township High School/Glen Meadow Middle School: Band Director (Brass/Percussion Specialist)

Effective Date: 11/9/2026 - 6/30/2027

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or Eligibility
• Brass/Percussion Specialist
• Marching Battery experience preferred
• Experience in Jazz and Marching Band preferred

Vernon Township School District's percussion/brass specialist/band director position is open. The position includes working with percussion and wind students grades 6-12 with conducting opportunities. Candidates that have marching band, marching battery/pit percussion, and jazz band experience and are interested in working with the high school marching band program are desired. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or Eligibility required.

• Exceptional performance abilities in percussion (concert percussion, mallets, battery, drum-set)
• Mastery inbrass/percussion pedagogy
• Expertise in teaching instrumental music
• Proficiency with instrumental pedagogy, rehearsal techniques, and teaching methods
• Experience in directing instrumental ensembles (concert band, marching band, jazz ensemble)
• Willingness to participate in afterschool instrumental ensembles (marching band, jazz band)
• Strong conducting and leadership skills
• In-depth knowledge of current and classic wind band repertoire
• Desire to participate in County, Area, Region and All-State music festivals
• Passion for inspiring students and the local community to engage in the music program
• Ability to support and enhance the overall music department
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues and community supporters
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Digital fluency is required
• Comfortable working in a team-teaching environment
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien

SalaryRange: $150 per day for the first 19 days, followed by a per diem rate of $286.65 to $333.97 per day from day 20 onwards,commensurate with experience and qualifications.