What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025- 2026 TEACHER - INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC/BAND DIRECTOR position at Montgomery County School District [VA]?
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHER/BAND DIRECTOR
2025- 2026
The Montgomery County School Board, Virginia, is now accepting applications for an Instrumental Music Teacher/Band Director position that may become available at Blacksburg Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year.
Primary Responsibilities:
Implement and deliver instruction for a music program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student.
QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher’s License with appropriate endorsement to teach Instrumental K-12 Music
- Fulfill responsibilities outside of the classroom (such as concerts, instrumental performance opportunities, district music events and fine arts events) as they relate to the school music program
- Possess knowledge and experience in curriculum development
- Demonstrate experience or working familiarity with Google Drive for instruction, collaboration, and coursework
- Possess skills and expertise in using technology in education
- Cultivate and foster an inclusive learning environment
- Exhibit effective written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with parents and families
SALARY: $50,072.26 - $83,120.04 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience (salary may change based on 2025-2026 budget considerations)
BENEFITS:
Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.
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CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
EEO Statement:
The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources
750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
Salary : $50,072 - $83,120
