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CURRENT MUSIC OPENINGS
All jobs are listed under the LMEA district where they are located.
District I. (includes Caldwell, Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, and West Carroll Parishes)
District II. (includes Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Red River, Sabine, and Winn Parishes)
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)
Orchestra – McKinley Middle Academic Magnet School – East Baton Rouge
Description of Position: This is an orchestra position, with piano, for 6-8 grade students at McKinley Middle Academic Magnet School. Orchestra went to the Multi Parish Orchestra/Strings Assessment last school year. Position includes competitive salary and benefits. Full time position. Come grow with us in the Capital City!
Link to Submit Application: www.ebrschools.org
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CONTACT: Glenn Scheuermann – (504) 481-1382 gscheuermann@ebrschools.org
Date Posted 6-26-2024
Band – Crestworth K-8 – East Baton Rouge
Description of Position: This position is for band, grades 6-8. Had approximately 60 students last year. May be itinerant with another school, to be determined. Current director was picked up by the itinerant school for full time. Come grow with us!!!
Link to Submit Application: www.ebrschools.org
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CONTACT: Glenn Scheuermann – (504) 481-1382 gscheuermann@ebrschools.org
Date Posted 6-19-2024
Band – Crescent Elementary School, East Iberville Middle/High School, Dorseyville Elementary School
Positions Available:
Band Teacher at Crescent Elementary School
Starting Salary: $55,006.00 minimum, based on teacher salary schedule
Application Deadline: July 31, 2024, or until filled
Band Teacher at East Iberville Middle/High School
Starting Salary: $55,006.00 minimum, based on teacher salary schedule
Application Deadline: Until filled or June 30, 2024
Band Teacher at Dorseyville Elementary School
Starting Salary: $55,006.00 minimum, based on teacher salary schedule
Application Deadline: July 31, 2024, or until filled
Application Procedure:
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your application online at www.ipsb.net. Visit the “JOIN OUR TEAM” section to find detailed information about the application process. https://ipsb.tedk12.com/hire/inde
Date Posted 6-19-2024
Choir – Tara HS and Scotlandville HS
JOB DESCRIPTION: This is an itinerant position between two high schools – we are GROWING musically in EBR!! This is a high school position at two high schools who has previously had choir, but COVID knocked them out. Looking to start back up. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits! The Capitol area is where it is at!!!
CONTACT: Glenn Scheuermann – (504) 481-1382 gscheuermann@ebrschools.org
Link or Email to Submit Application: www.ebrschools.org
Date posted: 6-4-2024
District V. (includes Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vernon Parishes)
Band – East Beauregard High School / DeRidder Junior High School – Beauregard Parish
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assistant Band Director – East Beauregard High School. The position also assists with DeRidder beginning band classes at Pinewood Elementary – this is a 10 month – team teaching job.
LINK OR EMAIL TO SUBMIT APPLICATION: https://www.beau.k12.la.us/251050_2
CONTACT: Aaron Theall (337) 303-7136 atheall@beau.k12.la.us
Date posted: 6-11-2024
District VI. (includes Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard Parishes)
Elementary Music – Holy Cross School, Orleans Parish
JOB DESCRIPTION: Holy Cross School is seeking a part-time music teacher for our Lower School. The teacher will be responsible for teaching age-appropriate musical concepts and skills to students from Pre-K through fourth grade. They will create lesson plans, teach music theory and techniques, and plan and direct performances. This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible position. This is a 10-month position, August through May, 20 hours per week, 11:00am to 3:00pm daily. The school year shall consist of 190 days, included in these days are regular school days, in-service days, and opening-closing days. This position receives direction from the Fine Arts Department Chair, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, and Principal.
Qualifications
A faculty member must hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a college or university approved by a regional accrediting organization. A faculty member must hold or be working toward a valid teaching certificate for the State of Louisiana.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
• Develop and teach music curriculum according to school standards
• Instruct students in music theory, music history, and techniques for singing and/or playing instruments
• Plan and direct student performances
• Assess and evaluate student progress, providing feedback to students, parents, and administrators
• Attend professional development, training, parent conferences, and faculty meetings as necessary.
• Use discipline models to maintain a positive, encouraging learning environment.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, faculty, and administrators.
• Work with teachers to monitor and implement class schedules.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, etc.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.
To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following materials to hr@holycrosstigers.com:
• Cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications.
• Current resume
• An annotated list of professional references with contact information. References will be contacted only with prior candidate approval.
About Holy Cross School
Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Holy Cross School is the only Catholic, PreK – 12th grade, all boys’ educational institution in Louisiana. Our development of boys to men centers on our overall educational philosophy in building the whole man: Mind and Heart, Body and Soul.
CONTACT: Craig Matherne (504) 451-9890 cmatherne@holycrosstigers.com
Date posted: 6-5-2024
Elementary Music – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School – Jefferson Parish
JOB DESCRIPTION: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School is seeking an elementary music teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. This is a full-time position.
CONTACT: To learn more about the position, interested applicants should submit their resume to Theresa Hebert, Dean of Academics. thebert@seasschool.org
Date posted: 5-7-2024
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)
Band – Vandebilt Catholic High School, Terrebonne Parish
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Classroom:
– Provide a differentiated and rigorous music education to each student in the program using educational standards of excellence in music
– Implement best practices in the areas of music education and religious values as learned through continuous education
– Collaborate with colleagues for the ultimate success of the students in all aspects of their learning
• Performances and Ensembles:
– Responsible for the marching band (The Regiment) and participation in local marching band competitions and events
– Responsible for band performances at all football games and select sporting events
– Organize Christmas and spring concerts, performances at designated school events
– Oversee concert band and participation in local performance assessments
– Provide students opportunities to excel by supporting participation in advanced musical ensembles such as Parish, District, and All-State Honor Bands
• Program Management:
– Responsible for management and staffing of all auxiliary programs of the band including but not limited to Vantastics Dance Team, Color Guard, and Indoor Percussion
– Manage all financial accounts for the band and all auxiliary programs
– Manage all travel arrangements for the band and all auxiliary programs
– Develop and maintain an inventory of all program assets including instruments, music, uniforms, props, equipment, etc.
– Collaborate with the Band Boosters (Parent Group) to meet the needs of the program
– Ensure that program activities are publicized and reflect a positive image of the program and school
The Vandebilt band director will also support, collaborate, and work with the elementary feeder schools to best design a program that will encourage instrumental music education in the lower grades.
Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S
• Strong belief in Catholic education and supports the mission of the school
• Knowledge of (or passion for learning) the Charism of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• High school band director experience preferred
• Well-organized, proficient in administrative duties
LINK TO SUBMIT APPLICATION: https://www.vandebiltcatholic.org/about-vchs/job-opportunities
Date posted: 6-21-2024
District VIII. (includes Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, and Webster Parishes)
District IX. (includes St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes)