Countywide Band Director/Instrumental/Chorus/General Music Teacher - Anticipated

Job Posting #:  64032

DATE POSTED:  May 20, 2026

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION:      Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Countywide Band Director/Instrumental/Chorus/General Music Teacher - Anticipated
•    Wheeling Middle School
•    200 Days

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:    2026-2027 School Year

SALARY:    Per Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule Based Upon Degree and Years of Experience

        
BENEFITS:
           Optical Insurance     Social Security
           Dental Insurance    Worker's Compensation
           Medical Insurance    Retirement
           Life Insurance    Unemployment Compensation
           Liability Insurance    Tax Shelter Annuity Program
           Paid Sick Leave    Sick Leave Bank
           Paid Personal Leave    Outside School Environment Days with pay 6

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/

Applicants not completing the application online will not be considered for the position. If you have any questions on application process, please contact Human Resources at 304-243-0321.

Equal employment opportunity will be granted to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employee.
-It is a policy of the Ohio County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex in employment as required by Title IX of the 1972 education amendments.
-It is a policy of Ohio County to provide equal opportunity for the disabled per federal regulation 504.

TITLE:    Band Director/Instrumental/Chorus/General Music Teacher
    
REPORTS TO:        Principal (s)

JOB GOAL:    To teach students according to county and state policy, mission, core beliefs, academic goals, and target areas.  

QUALIFICATIONS:    
•    Possess a valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate for Music PK-AD.
•    Completion of a successful background check.
•    Ability to teach all levels and types of music classes.
•    Strong written and oral communication skills.
•    Demonstrated ability providing differentiated instruction and intervention to students exhibiting a wide range of abilities and behaviors.
•    Must accept co-curricular assignments as assigned
•    Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as an Instrumental/Chorus/General Music Teacher/Band Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
•    Adhere to all federal, state, and district laws and policies.
•    Promote and adhere to the district mission, core beliefs, academic goals, and target areas.
•    Demonstrate a deep and extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
•    Design standards-driven instruction using state-approved curricula.
•    Use a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.
•    Understand and respond to the unique characteristics of learners.
•    Establish and maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment.
•    Establish and maintain a learner-centered culture.
•    Utilize a variety of research-based instructional strategies.
•    Motivate and engage students in learning, problem solving and collaboration.
•    Adjust instruction based on a variety of assessments and student responses.
•    Engage in professional development for self-renewal that guides continuous examination and improvement of professional practice.
•    Engage in collaborative learning opportunities for self-renewal with colleagues.
•    Participate in school-wide collaborative efforts to support the success of all students.
•    Work with parents, guardians, families and community entities to support student learning and well-being.
•    Promote practices and policies that improve school environment and student learning.
•    Provide measurable progress of student learning of state-approved curricula.
•    Demonstrate professional conduct as defined in law, policy and procedure at the state, district, and school level.
•    Directs performances by the music students for all fine and performing arts productions and events
•    Trains instrumental/chorus/ general music/band students for participation in concerts, musicals, music contests and festivals
•    Collaborates with music colleagues throughout the county to organize performances
•    Coordinates all performances through the principal or designee prior to scheduling
•    Arranges transportation for all performances
•    Performs other duties assigned by the Principal, Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent
Revised:  July 30, 2014            Term:  200