Tomah Middle School: Jazz Band Director (Gr. 6-8)
The Tomah Area School District has the following extracurricular vacancy beginning in the 2025-2026 school year: TMS Jazz Band Director
DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:
The TMS Jazz Band Director is responsible for teaching the Beginning and Advanced Jazz Bands at TMS. The purpose of these groups is to teach the fundamentals of the Jazz style of music, and to offer musicians an additional ensemble to foster their love of music.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Set rehearsal schedules
- Recruit/audition for ensembles
- Pick music/part assign
- Rehearse both ensembles
- Direct groups at performances
- Communicate with parents about rehearsals and performances
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to read music
- Must have proficiency playing band instruments
- Must be able to work with middle school students
- Must be able to transpose/rewrite parts as needed
- Must coordinate with TMS/THS Band teachers for rehearsal spaces and performance needs
- Must have a basic understanding of the Jazz Style of music
How to Apply: Please complete the online application located at:
https://wecan.waspa.org
Upload the following: 1) Letter of application; and 2) Resume.
Direct Questions to: Amy Langner, Principal
TOMAH MIDDLE SCHOOL
612 Hollister Avenue
Tomah, WI 54660
Application Deadline: Until filled
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: The Tomah Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity) or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability (“Protected Classes”) in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities. The Coordinator of the District’s efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is Dr. Paul Skofronick, 1310 Townline Road, Tomah, WI 54660 – phone: (608) 374-7011. Any inquiries regarding the application of the District’s non-discrimination policy may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.
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