Instrumental Music Teacher, Band Director

Instrumental Music Teacher, Band Director

Position Type:
  High School Teaching (9-12)/Music - Band

Date Posted:
  4/29/2025

Location:
  St. Francis High School (9-12)

Date Available:
  08/25/2025

Closing Date:
  05/16/2025
 

Duty Days Per Year:  186

Hours Per Day:  8

Type of Position:  (X) Continuing   (  ) Temporary

Salary/Benefits:  $48,166 - $89,645, per Teachers Agreement 

Supervisor of Position:  Doug Austin, Principal

Qualifications:  

• Required Qualifications:  Current MN Licensure to teach High School Instrumental (Band) Music
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Successful experience leading comparable band music programs.
  • Creates an environment of respect and trust with students and staff.
  • Commitment to the high school philosophy including working on and with a team of teachers through our PLC process, co-curricular groups and supporting other aspects of secondary education.
  • Uses and implements technology in the classroom.
  • Differentiates curriculum to a wide range of learners.
  • Proven skill in forming, building, and maintaining positive relationships with students, families and band booster organizations.
  • Successful experience working with department, co-curricular and activity funds.
  • Shows commitment to stay current with professional improvement in instrumental music.

Other potential stipends available in this position:      

• Head Band Director
• Marching Band Director

Job Summary:  The Lead High School Band Music teacher is responsible for the leadership, growth and development of the St. Francis School District Band Music Program as well as teaching ensembles, providing individual students with lessons and leading the Marching Band program.  

Job Description:  Teachers - Licensed Teacher K-12

Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• TRA (Pension Plan): 7.75% employee contribution and 8.75% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Personal Paid Days
• HSA- Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contribution
• HCSP- Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contribution
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.