Job Board Title:
Assistant Band Director/Music Teacher

Post Date
2/28/2026

Expiration Date
3/20/2026

Details:
Candidate would be the lead teacher of 5th grade band, assist with state-level OMEA high school band program, possibly co-teach a third band, and teach crucial instrumental skills to elementary grades in coordination with the other general music teacher.    Essential Functions:

  1. Ability to maintain and improve instrumental skills in band program.
  2. Coordinate with the head band director to implement student growth in instrumental music.
  3. Prepare students for District 1 OMEA events.
  4. Ability to teach all instruments, woodwind specialist is preferred.
  5. Establishes and communicates clear outcomes for all lessons, class work and projects. 
  6. Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
  7. Teach elementary music to three grade levels, focusing on instrumental skills.
  8. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
  9. Willingness to properly utilize the band program budget in conjunction with the head director.
  10. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal evaluations
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Assistant to the director of a 120+ member marching band.
  2. Opportunity to work with pep band.
  3. OMEA events at MS and HS levels (Large Group, D1 Honors Band, Solo and Ensemble).
  4. Concerts for Elementary, MS, and HS bands
  5. Potential opportunity to advise Tri-M Music Honors Society.
  ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
  1. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
  2. Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions.
  3. Occasional interaction with unruly students.
  4. Ability to work with special needs students.


Qualifications:
Valid Ohio Licensure, ability to pass BCI/FBI background check

Employer:
Lake Local Schools

Level of Employment:
Full Time

Grade Levels Taught:
K, 3, 4, MS, HS

Availability:
07/01

Salary:
$44,716-62,312 + possible additional supplemental contracts)

Online Application Link:
https://www.applitrack.com/lakeschools/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1303

Do you (poster) have direct authority for posting this position?:
Yes