DATE:            May 16,   2008              Check our web site regularly for up-dates
TO:                  Any Concerned                        www.flesherhinton.com
FROM:            Ken Anderson
SUBJECT:     Teaching Jobs for 2008-09   (updated at 12:00 NOON)

Contact information for the Colorado Department of Education teacher license department:   www.cde.state.co.us/index_license.htm

Open now for fall 2008-La Junta HS-band/choir,   school is 400 students located in Southeastern Colorado,   on HWY 50,   about 60 miles East of Pueblo.     For more information contact Mr. Bud Ozzello, 719-384-4467 , ext 213

Open now for fall 2008-orchestra, Longmont HS/Longs Peak MS.    Full time between the two schools, which are not far from each other.    Good program and traditions.    Check the district web stie, www.stvrain.k12.co.us or contact Adams Cave,   cave_adam@stvrain.k12.co.us  

Open now for Fall 2008-Grand Valley HS (Parachute)-band/choir/guitar.    This is a new position to supplement a growing program.     School is 270, located on I70 on the Western slope between Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction.    For more information contact Ryan Frink, Principa,   970-285-5705, or Van Merritt, vmerritt@garcoschools.org , or 970-285-5705/5704   ext 525.   

Open now for fall 2008-Niver Creek MS-vocal music.    District is Adams 12, school is 92 nd and Pecos in Northern Suburb of Denver.    Enrollment 700+.    Check the district web   site,   www.adams12.org

Open now for fall 2008-Ridgeview Classical School-string orchestra, growing program, charter school in Ft. Collins.   Teaching license not required.   Includes teaching core music at the upper elementary, beginning upper-elementary strings, intermediate and advanced orchestra in the upper-school.    Check the web site, www.ridgeviewclassical.com   Questions to Dr. T.O. Moore, Principal at tmoore@ridgeviewclassical.com

Open soon-middle school band/orchestra in Cherry Creek Schools.    Not official yet but check the web site. www.ccsd.k12.co.org

UPDATE-Open now for fall 2008-part time music at Summit Middle School, a public charter school in Boulder.     Includes beginning/intermediate band and strings, advanced orchestra Check the web site,   www.summitmiddleschool.org   or contact Martin Black, Music Hiring Committee, Summit Middle School, 4655 Hanover Avenue, Boulder, CO    80305.

Open now for fall 2008-Ft. Morgan band.    Full time, includes HS band (Concert, jazz, minimal marching and music appreciation) 5 th grade beginning band and 6 th grade band, in a wonderful community in Northeastern Colorado about 70 minutes from Denver.   School 745 students, 60-80 in HS band.   Good middle school feeder.   Good facilities.     For more information contact Jennifer Stream,   jstream@morgan.k12.co.us   or check the district web site www.morgan.k12.co.us

Open now for fall 2008-Sterling HS-band,   includes 5-12 band.    School is 580 students, located in Northeastern Colorado just off I76.    Nice community.   New high school band room.      Check the web site, www.re1valleyschools.com

Open now for fall 2008-Mullen HS   vocal music, part time.   Mullen is a Catholic, Lasallian, College prep school.   Bachelors and experience required.   Ability to play piano recommened.   To apply, submit a letter of introduction (including a personal statement of teaching philosophy), current resume, copy of college transcripts, certificates of professional endorsement and two current letters of recommendation to Tim Schmeckpeper, Asst Prin, Mullen HS, 3601 S. Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO   80236,   303-761-1764, ext 3329.

Open now for fall 2008-Liberty Middle School, vocal music,   posted until 5/9/08.   Check the district web site, www.ccsd.k12.co.org   for more information and exact job listing.  

Open now for fall 2008-Ft. Morgan MS/HS vocal music.    Full time, half at each in a wonderful community in Northeastern Colorado about 70 minutes from Denver.   School 745 students.    Good facilities.     For more information contact Jennifer Stream,   jstream@morgan.k12.co.us   or check the district web site www.morgan.k12.co.us  

Open now for fall 2008-Orchard Mesa Middle School (Grand Junction) orchestra and choir,   1 class of each at each level,   6 th , 7 th & 8 th .    Contact Travis Swanson,   9970-254-6338, or tswanson@mesa.k12.co.us    Grand Junction is on the Western slope of Colorado and is a growing community with a very supportive school district and community.    

Open now for fall 2008-Adams City HS, band (Adams SD #14).     Check the district web site   www.acsd14.k12.co.us or contact Cherilyn Smith-Bidstrup,   at casmith@acsd14.k12.co.us   School is in Northern suburb,   Commerce City, 1400 students, new school being built and will coop with community college.    Job includes orchestra, jazz band, build the marching band and guitar.  

Open now for fall 2008-Vocal music Adams County SD #1 (Mapleton) in Thornton.   Job is 4 or 5 beginning 4 th & 5 th grade choirs and possible a 7 th grade beginning choir in a small school setting, plus a high school choir, first period   7 to 8 am.   Mapleton schools have begun a new and expanded Fine Arts Program, and this choral position would be responsible for successfully developing a top-notch HS program.   After school additional groups are possible.    Additional choral personnel are available to assist at five of the elementary schools.    A staff accompanist will be provided for much of the hs ensemble if needed. Strong desire to motivate younger students and develop positive self-esteem through encouraging proper vocal habits is a must.   Check the district web site,   www.mapleton.us and call David or Robin Cutting @720-670-9978.    Open until June 1 st or until filled.

Open NOW for fall 2008-Northglenn MS-vocal music,   full time, 3 choral classes w/2 drama classes.    School enrollment is 750 students.   District is Adams 12, www.adams12.org    Check the web site for official posting.    School is in Northern suburb of Denver.  

Open NOW for fall 2008-Loveland HS,   music,   NOW FULL TIME!.   Job includes, orchestra, IB music theory (all year), music theory (one semester), assistant band director (marching in the fall, symphonic band rest).   Very supportive administration,   high quality music programs,   strong in all areas,   check the district web site, www.thompson.k12.co.us   or contact Matthew Arau, araum@thompson.k12.co.us or office 970-613-5292, or cell 970-214-4018.    Brass background and visual marching is a plus.    Job will only be posted for one week.

Open now for fall 2008-.4 Orchestra at Mountain Range HS, Adams SD #12.    Check the district web site,   www.asd12.org    for more information.    Mountain Range is a fairly new school located at 128 th and Huron.   

Open now for fall 2008-Frontier Academy Charter School (Greeley)   .5 orchestra, Monday-Thursday, afternoons.     Call Paul Royle-Grimes 970-381-9638 for more information.   

Open now for fall 2008-Brighton Collegiate HS-music .5,   this is a charter HS in Brighton.    The job could be full time if the person can teach a foreign language to complete the FTE.     The music part is band/choir.     Contact Anthony Matthews,   303-655-0773.

Parlando School for the Arts has faculty positions available.    Several positions available:    double bass/bass guitar,   cello, percussion, piano, voice (female).    Bachelor degree or equivalent required.    Instructors are part-time, hourly with the potential to grow to full-time.   Private and group lessons as needed.   School is in Boulder.    If interested, send letter of interest and resume to Karen Dusek, Program Director   karen4parlando@gmail.com   web site is www.parlando.org  

Open now or soon for fall 2008-Centaurus HS (Boulder Valley SD), band.    Includes marching/concert/jazz.   Will probably be combined with other schools, either MS or elem or both.   Check the district web site, www.bvsd.org

Open now for fall 2008-Gunnison HS Vocal Music,   part time   .72 FTE,   school is 360 students in a beautiful location, college town (Western State), half hour to Crested Butte ski area.    For more information check the web site www.gunnisonschools.net or the district office, 970-641-7760, 800 N. Boulevard, Gunnison, CO   81230

Open now for fall 2008-Windsor Charter Academy,   part time (.5)   general music and elementary/middle school vocal.    Open until April 30 th , check the web site   www.wcacad.org or contact Shari Frazee at shari.frazee@scacad.org   

POSTING CLOSED BUT NOT FILLED-Skyline HS-band (Longmont/St. Vrain SD)- Check the district web site.    www.stvrain.k12.co.us     School is 1400 students, semi competitive marching,   concert, jazz.    Annual Jazz Festival at the school in May.    The school will be designated a STEM School (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) next year along with that will be a Visual and Performing Arts Academy.    There will be an Honors track for all performing groups as well as Music Theory and Music Tech courses.  

Open now for Fall 2008-Thornton HS band, includes concert, jazz and marching (semi-competitive).    School is 2200 located in Northern suburb, Adams County SD #12 (Five Star).     IB program at the school.    Separate orchestra and vocal instructors.     Good facilities.     Check the web site www.adams12.org

Open now for fall 2008-Pueblo East HS-Band, includes concert band, 2 jazz bands, orchestra.     For more information contact Andy Clementi,   719-549-7245,   or pclementi@pueblo60.k12.co.us  

Open now for fall 2008-Alamosa HS vocal music,   good program and traditions.    College town.    Check the district web site,    www.alamosa.k12.co.us or contact Marion Lara,    719-587-1600.  

Anticipated Vacancy- Commerce City Youth Orchestra is seeking to appoint a Music Director to commence at the start of the 2008-09 season.   The music director will be engaged in creating the closest ties between musicians and audiences of today and the future, reaching out to the wider Commerce City community and beyond.    Interviews will be conducted the last week of April, application deadline is April 21 st , and conductors selected for an audition on Tuesday, May 13 th .   

For more information contact Emily Verbeke, Executive Director, Commerce City Youth Orchestra,   PO   Box 1695,   Commerce City, CO    80037,   or everbeke@commercecityyouthorchestra.org  

 

Open now-Band,   Summit High School (Breckenridge).    Includes orchestra, great program,   no marching band,   school is 900 students, located in Ski Country.    970-668-3011,   or www.summit.k12.co.us   Job is a full time position.  

Open now for fall 2008-Monaco Elem general music (Adams SD #14).     Check the district web site   www.acsd14.k12.co.us or contact Cherilyn Smith-Bidstrup,   at casmith@acsd14.k12.co.us

Open now for fall 2008-Palmer Ridge High School, vocal music.    The job is instructional Paraprofessional/choir director.    Part time position, license not required.     Two classes daily.     For more information contact Raleigh "Butch"   Eversole,    719-867-8049, or reversole@lewispalmer.org or check the district web site   www. Lewispalmer.org     This is a brand new school located in Monument.

Open now for fall 2008-Pueblo West HS-marching percussion instructor, starts in July-paid position.    For more information contact Cindy Smith,   71`9-547-8050, or cmsmith@district70.org

Open now for Fall 2008-K-12 Music/Band at Las Animas School District,   Las Animas, Colorado.    4 day school week, sign on bonus.    Application may be accessed on the web site,   www.lasanimas.k12.co.us    For more information contact Scott Cuckow, Superintendent,   719-456-0161.     Las Animas is located East of Pueblo in the Arkansas Valley and the high school has an enrollment of 146.   

Jefferson County- www.jeffco.k12.co.us has several openings,   check their web site.    Rumors are elementary instrumental,    elementary general.     Or contact Kris Edwards, Music Coordinator,   kedwards@jeffco.k12.co.us  

 

Open now, vocal music as Graland Country Day School.    This is a progressive, private, K-8 school with a dedication to the arts with a robust art, drama and music program where teachers work collaboratively between disciplines.    You will be working with   all ages from young children to middle school whoirs,   strong piano skills a must.    Interested candidates should send a letter of interest,   resume, two letters of recommendation and copy of transcripts to:   Sarah Young,   Assistant to the Head of School,   30 Birch St., Denver, CO    80220.      syoung@graland.org

Open now or soon for fall 2008-Prairie View Middle School -vocal music.    For more information check the school district web site.    This is a new school opening fall of 2008 in Henderson.    120 th & Hwy 85 Northeast of Denver.     www.sd27j.org  

 

Accepting applications and resumes now for fall of 2009-Arapahoe HS Director of Bands

•  Responsibilities include: 3 concert bands, 2 jazz bands, a competitive marching band, AP Music Theory (offered every other year), and an extremely active parent booster organization.

•  Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Music Education-Instrumental Emphasis, Masters preferred.

•  Experience Requirements: Successful experience with active high school and/or middle school band program(s).

•  Salary Range: Your current teaching salary step will be raised by one step on the school district schedule.

•  Contact: Dr. Ed Cannava ( ecan11@msn.com ) or 303-347-6031.

•  Arapahoe HS bands are among the most consistent in the state.    Strong competitive marching,   consistent qualifier for the CBA State Concert Band Festival, very active, award winning jazz bands, including Dixieland.