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CURRENT MUSIC OPENINGS
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District I. (includes Caldwell, Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, and West Carroll Parishes)
Band – High School – Franklin High School – Franklin Parish
Description of Position: I am looking to hire a band director for our high school program. Our director and assistant director are moving to Texas, so we are in need of a director who will teach percussion, wood winds, etc. We support our band and need great leadership. Please consider us.
Link or Email to submit application: [email protected]
Contact’s Name: Rebecca Bonner
Contact’s Phone: (318) 729-0220
Date Posted: 6/17/2025
Band – High School and Junior High (Grades 6-12) – Jena High School – LaSalle
Description of Position: Jena High School is seeking a Band Director to lead and grow our 6th–12th grade band program
beginning in Summer 2025. This is a 10-month, full-time position (salary paid year-round), working with both Jena Junior High and Jena High School students.
Position Overview:
• Teach Beginning Band and Advanced Band at Jena Junior High (grades 6–8) each morning (3 classes).
• Teach Band at Jena High School (grades 9–12) each afternoon (2 classes).
• Oversee and lead the Marching Band, Winter/Spring Concerts
• Participation in competitions and festivals is expected, with flexibility for the director to determine to what extent.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Music Education preferred.
• Valid Louisiana teaching certification (or ability to obtain certification).
• Prior teaching or directing experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and fundraising skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, parents, and the booster club.
• Vision for building and improving the overall band program.
Additional Information:
• Interest in developing a choir program could be a plus but not required.
• Active partnership with a supportive and established booster club is encouraged.
• The director will have input on competition schedules and programming decisions. Start Date: Summer 2025
Link or Email to submit application: https://forms.gle/z6YnUyxgK8ey7UUB9
Contact’s Name: Adam Powell
Contact’s Phone: (318) 514-9103
Date Posted: 4/28/2025
District II. (includes Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Red River, Sabine, and Winn Parishes)
BAND – Junior High and High School – Tioga High School – Rapides
Description of position: Tioga High School and Junior High have an immediate opening for an assistant band director. Tioga Junior High and High School have a legacy of excellence that is currently being upheld by the dedicated students, staff, and administration of the Tioga community.
Link or Email to submit application: [email protected]
Contact’s Name: Kyle Siddle
Contact’s Phone: (318) 729-4257
Date Posted: 5/15/2025
District III. (includes Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, and Vermilion Parishes)
District IV. (includes East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Point Coupee, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana Parishes, and the area east of the Mississippi River in Ascension and St. James Parishes)
High School Choir – Woodlawn High School – East Baton Rouge
Description of Position: This is a position for High School Choir and piano class at Woodlawn HS, a top school in the East Baton Rouge Public School System. The program consists of Beginning/ Intermediate Choir, Advanced Choir, and Select A Capella Choir. Regular participant at the LMEA District IV Assessment. This is a quality program that will not be open very long. Competitive salary and benefits; come grow and glow with us in the Capital City!!
Link or Email to submit application: http://www.ebrschools.org/
CONTACT: Glenn Scheuermann – (504) 481-1382 [email protected]
Date Posted: 5/29/2025
High School Band – Tara High School – East Baton Rouge
Description of Position: Tara High School, in the Tara neighborhood of Baton Rouge, has an immediate opening for band director. The school increased its School Performance score by 8 points 2023 to 2024; the band boasts approximately 40 members. Bilingual (Spanish)candidates are preferred but bilingualism not required. Experience in high school band directing also preferred but not required. Pay and benefits commensurate with position; come GLOW and GROW with us in the Capital City!!!!
Link or Email to submit application: http://www.ebrschools.org/
CONTACT: Glenn Scheuermann – (504) 481-1382 [email protected]
Date Posted: 2/23/2025
High School Band – Broadmoor High School – East Baton Rouge Public School System
Description of Position: IMMEDIATE Opening for Band Director at Broadmoor HS. This is an up and coming program – numbers are up, reading and playing better each day, STRONG administrative support. Looking for someone who is a TRUE music educator – knows marching AND concert band (not just marching band). Salary, sliding-scale stipend, and benefits commensurate with the position.
To apply: G0 to www.ebrschools.org; ‘Divisions’ at top; ‘Human Resources’ at left; ‘Join Our Team’ at left; ‘Join our Team’ in the sentence; ‘Start an Application for Employment’ at bottom left.
Come grow and glow with us in the Capital City!!
Link or Email to submit application: http://www.ebrschools.org/
CONTACT: Glenn Scheuermann – (504) 481-1382 [email protected]
Date Posted: 8-21-2024
District V. (includes Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vernon Parishes)
Band – Pickering High School – Vernon
Description of Position: Band 5-12, Marching Band, Concert Band, Beginning Band
Link or Email to submit application: https://vpsb.us/354910_3
CONTACT: Lacon Daugherty (337) 537-1555
Date Posted: 6/26/2025
Middle School Vocal – W. W. Lewis Middle School – Sulphur– Calcasieu
Description of Position: The Calcasieu Parish School Board is now accepting applications for the position of Vocal Choir Director at W. W. Lewis Middle School in Sulphur, Louisiana.
We are seeking a highly qualified, passionate, and motivated individual to lead our vibrant middle school choral program. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school community and carry on the proud tradition of excellence and success that defines the W. W. Lewis choir program.
Responsibilities:
• Direct and manage all aspects of the middle school choral program, including daily instruction, rehearsals, and performances.
• Prepare students for school concerts, local festivals, and district and state-level competitions and assessments.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages musical growth, student engagement, and personal responsibility.
• Collaborate with school and district level staff, administrators, and the community to promote the arts and enhance student opportunities.
• Maintain program traditions while bringing fresh ideas to build on the program’s strong foundation.
Qualifications:
• Valid Louisiana teaching certification with appropriate music education endorsement.
• Strong background in vocal pedagogy, choral conducting, and middle school music education.
• Demonstrated success in developing student musicianship and performance excellence.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and classroom management skills.
• Passion for inspiring students and fostering a love for music.
Preferred:
• Prior experience as a choir director, especially at the middle or high school level.
• Experience preparing students for adjudicated performances, festivals, and assessments.
• Knowledge of vocal repertoire suitable for middle school voices.
This is more than just a teaching position—it’s an opportunity to lead one of Calcasieu Parish’s most respected middle school music programs and make a lasting impact on students through music. Application Deadline: Open until filled Start Date: August 2025
Link or Email to submit application: [email protected]
CONTACT: Tony McCardle (337) 217-4080
Date Posted: 6/14/2025
District VI. (includes Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard Parishes)
District VII. (includes Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. John, St. Mary, Terrebonne, and the area west of the Mississippi River in Ascension and St James Parishes)
District VIII. (includes Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, and Webster Parishes)
Band – Caddo Magnet High School – Caddo Parish
JOB DESCRIPTION: Anticipated Vacancy at Caddo Magnet High School. Band Director (primarily Concert Band [no football team] & Jazz Band)
Link to Submit Application:
https://caddo.schoolspring.com/
CONTACT: Toby Quarles (318) 840-1589 [email protected]
DATE POSTED: 4-16-2025
District IX. (includes St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes)