Music Minor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Steamboat Springs High School is seeking a Music/Choir/Acting teacher to join the team. 
 

Ideal candidates have experience teaching all levels of a high school, including 9th - 12th grade. The position is responsible for instructing secondary school students in the field of choral music, instrumental music, and theater. Position creates a safe and orderly learning environment. Position motivates students to develop an interest in and an appreciation of the art of music and performing arts. The position develops knowledge, skills, and talents of students in the field of music and theater, utilizing a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to students' interests and abilities.

SSSD is consistently awarded "Accredited with Distinction" by the Colorado Department of Education and ranked as a top school district in the state. Our schools offer curriculum and academic programs designed to give students the skills they need to compete in college and the workplace. SSSD's talented team prepares Steamboat's students to succeed in an ever-changing world, and be able to apply essential academic skills and knowledge in various content areas. 

SALARY INFORMATION:

Full-time position, working a 185 day school year. 
Must have or be able to secure the CDE teaching license with secondary ELA endorsement by August 1, 2026, or be eligible and willing to participate in an Alternative program.
Placement is based on a maximum of 10 years of experience, verified full time teaching (not substitute) experience and education. $55,000.00 - $83,751.00 (PhD) See salary schedule here

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Music/Choir/Acting general responsibilities:

• Instructs secondary school students in developing knowledge and skills in choral music, instrumental music, and performing arts.
• Enables students to develop an appreciation of the art of music and theater.
• Demonstrates techniques to students in choral music and acting concepts.
• Develops clear and concise instructional lesson plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of preparation, instruction, and rehearsal time.
• Provides individual and small group instruction and adapts the curriculum to the needs of students with varying abilities.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and musical repertoire appropriate for the ages and skill level of students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and creates a safe, orderly, and effective environment for learning during practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances.
• Arranges opportunities for students to present musical performances both during and after school hours.
• Plans, rehearses, and directs students in musical programs for the school and community.
• Instructs students in the proper care and use of equipment.
• Organizes storage areas and controls the use of materials and equipment to prevent loss, abuse, injury, or security breach.
• Maintains an organized and workable inventory of all music and equipment related to the choral program.
• Makes minor adjustments to musical equipment and requests repairs as appropriate.
• Evaluates student performance and growth in knowledge and understandings and prepares regular progress reports.
• Conferences regularly with parents/guardians regarding behavior observations and the performance of students.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Maintains thorough records for each student.
• Selects, requisitions, and maintains books, instructional materials, and instructional aids.
• Provide instruction and curriculum to an adaptive music course 

General overall teacher responsibilities:

1. Designs coherent instruction

• Designs instruction that is aligned to SSSD Curriculum Frameworks.
• Provides opportunities for students to develop declarative, procedural and conceptual understandings through varied instructional activities.
• Designs instruction so that authentic application and cross-curricular integration is evident.  

2. Reflects on teaching and potential adjustments for future instruction.

• Accurately determines the extent to which instructional activities achieved learning goals and enduring understandings.  Cites specific evidence to support this judgment.
• Analyzes the relationship between the instructional activities and individual students' level of success.
• Provides specific suggestions with rationale on how the lesson can be improved for whole class and individual students.

3. Provides instruction that is clear and accurate.

• Provides instruction that is clear and accurate and supports the development of procedural and/or declarative as well as conceptual understanding.
• Shares learning goals and/or essential questions with students.
• Paces lessons appropriately for grade level and content area and adjusts for particular class and individual students' needs.

4. Provides instruction that includes multiple teaching strategies.

• Provides instruction utilizing multiple teaching strategies, aligned to SSSD Curriculum Frameworks.
• Uses differentiated teaching strategies for particular class, content area and individual students, including students in identified populations of ELL, IEP and GT.

5. Establishes an environment of learning as evidenced by students explaining their thinking.

• Establishes an environment where students are expected to explain their thinking in regards to procedural and declarative understanding as well as conceptual understanding and engage in discourse in ways that help them learn.

6. Provides feedback during instruction.

• Provides feedback on strengths and needs that is timely, accurate, specific, constructive and substantive.
• Makes provisions for whole class and individual students to use feedback in their learning.

7. Establishes and maintains effective classroom management for learning.

• Establishes and maintains a classroom environment in which students are engaged in learning opportunities and are supporting other students' opportunities to learn.

8. Assesses and provides feedback to students regarding their learning.

• Uses formative and summative assessments based on clear criteria tied to SSSD Curriculum Frameworks.
• Shares criteria with students at an appropriate time prior to assessment.  
• Designs assessments to include evaluation of procedural and/or declarative as well as conceptual understanding and opportunities for students to explain their thinking.
• Designs assessments to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding in varying ways.
• Provides feedback that is timely, accurate and specific in referencing strengths and weaknesses.
• Makes provisions for students to use feedback in their learning. 

9. Adjusts ongoing instruction based on assessment data.

• Uses formative and summative assessments based on clear criteria tied to SSSD Curriculum Frameworks.
• Shares criteria with students at an appropriate time prior to assessment.  
• Designs assessments to include evaluation of procedural and/or declarative as well as conceptual understanding and opportunities for students to explain their thinking.
• Designs assessments to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding in varying ways.
• Provides feedback that is timely, accurate and specific in referencing strengths and weaknesses.
• Makes provisions for students to use feedback in their learning. 

10.  Exhibits Professional Citizenship

• Actively contributes to and supports school and/or district goals and priorities.
• Supports and cooperates with colleagues.
• Assumes leadership roles.  

11. Demonstrates Professional Growth.

• Actively seeks out opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Shares and applies learning.
• Assumes leadership roles.
   
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Colorado Teacher license/certificate.
• Endorsement in the area(s) of teaching assignment, or able to secure by September 1.
• Must be "In-Field qualified" according to the Colorado Department of Education's definition
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with administrators, teachers, students and families, and community members.
• Ability to conduct studies, prepare reports and make oral presentations.
• Computer knowledge required in computer-related subjects, and computer literacy preferred for other content areas.
• Ability to maintain individual student records and class files.
• Ability to compile statistics for research and reports.
• Ability to discipline students in keeping with school and district procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance with significant district contribution towards premiums.
• Sick and Personal Days
• Flexible spending account
• Term Life insurance
• District Wellness Clinic
• PERA retirement program.

 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Decision Making:  An example of a typical decision made by an individual in this position is to interpret policies/procedures and best practice.  An incorrect decision made by this position could impact the district legally causing financial condition of district to be effected. Errors made in decision-making could potentially result in substantial cost to the District or damage the credibility of the District.
Language Skills:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond professionally to questions from groups of parents, community members, commissions, colleagues and Board of Education.
 Mathematical Skills:  ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, discounts, commissions, proportions, percentage, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract concrete variables. Ability to analyze and use data to supervise the delivery of instruction and the school improvement process.
Technology Skills:  Proficient use of technology which includes: basic operations and concepts, word processing, spreadsheets, internet usage, critical evaluation of information, data analysis, email, integration of technology.
Other Skills And Abilities:  Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in education.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community.  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.  Ability to copy, coordinate, instruct, evaluate and negotiate.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to discipline students consistent with district procedures.  Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear.  The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending on the activity in the particular part of the day.
All job offers contingent upon successful completion of CBI/FBI background check.
Steamboat Springs School District is an equal opportunity employer.