| Location | MI |
Tradition-Rich, Future-Focused September 11, 2026 Notice of Position Vacancy 2026-2027 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL SECONDARY VOCAL MUSIC TEACHER (Gr. 7-12) REDFORD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Available for the 2026-2027 School Year
REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants must complete the online application accessed from the Wayne RESA website: https://www.applitrack.com/resa/OnlineApp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient =43727
Application Deadline: Until Filled
It is the policy of Redford Union Public Schools that no person shall on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, in employment in any of its programs or activities. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination should be related to Civil Rights Coordinator, Superintendent of Schools, Redford Union School District 17715 Brady Street, Redford, MI 48240-2117, Phone 313-242-6000. Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Human Resources and Executive Director of Student Services (same address and phone number). Judy Nachman Executive Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations Tradition-Rich, Future-Focused REDFORD UNION PUBLIC SCHOOLS SECONDARY VOCAL MUSIC TEACHER (Grades 7-12) Redford Union Junior High School and Redford Union High School
JOB DESCRIPTION: The classroom teacher will create a welcoming classroom environment with specialized instruction for the purpose/s of developing the students' ability to effectively perform and acquire grade level skills in English. One that is flexible, developmentally appropriate to meet student needs, where students can successfully demonstrate personal growth, social skills, and appropriate academic achievement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not be limited to): Teach music courses to students including voice, tone, tempo and rhythm skills. Train, rehearse and lead students in school and community music programs, including MSVMA performances. Develop and maintain an effective music educational program for students. Accompany secondary choir to music performances. Maintains a commitment to high quality instruction. Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student's skills at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets. Evaluate students' progress in meeting learning targets and progress in music education. Maintains complete and accurate records of student's progress and evidence of growth. Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies. Lesson plans demonstrate the use of individualized and small group instruction to adapt to the curricular needs of each student. Establishes and maintains appropriate standards of student behavior, follows the student handbook to achieve an effective learning environment and promotes a positive learning atmosphere. Evaluate students' academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, prepares report cards and other necessary student documentation to report student achievement. Use district technology appropriately and meet expectations to report student progress. Communicates in a professional manner with parents/guardians through conferences and other means to discuss curriculum, assessments, and student progress. Seeks to identify student needs and collaborates with other district staff members in assisting and helping students address social, emotional, and academic issues. The learning environment for students is maintained through functional and attractive displays, pillars of student exemplars, instructional materials, bulletin boards, and websites are currently updated. Maintains professional learning competency through attending in-services provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities to maintain certification status. Utilizes age and content appropriate aids; maintains accurate inventory records; administers standardized and local assessments. Performs other duties as assigned by the building administrator.
REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or the ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SALARY: Per the Redford Union Education Association. OTHER: This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or the ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically fingerprinted for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost of fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.