Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Music - Band

Date Posted: 8/10/2025

Location: Rockford Middle School

Date Available: End of October

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Long-Term Substitute Band Teacher (Full-Time Starting End of October)

Location: Rockford Middle School Position Type: Long-Term Substitute / Middle School Teaching / Music - Band (Full-Time) Position Start: Approximately End of October 2025

Position Summary: The Rockford Area Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Band Teacher at Rockford Middle School for a teacher on Maternity Leave. This position will likely exist between approximately the end of October and the end of the school year. This full-time position will cover the band instruction for grades 5-8 during the regular school day when the regularly assigned teacher is absent for an extended period (30 days or more) per district policy.

Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality instrumental music instruction to middle school students (5th-8th grade). Implement, maintain, and adapt existing lesson plans to advance students' instrumental proficiency. Manage classroom behavior and cultivate a respectful, productive learning environment. Collaborate with fellow music staff and school leadership to support student learning. Maintain accurate attendance and assessment records. Qualifications: Valid Minnesota teaching license with appropriate music/band endorsement. Previous experience teaching instrumental music, especially in middle school settings. Strong classroom management, instructional, and communication skills. Ability to follow existing curriculum and act as a stable presence in the band program. Working Conditions: Full-time schedule aligned with the standard middle school day (approximately 7:25 a.m.-2:40 p.m.) with a duty-free lunch period rockfordschools.org.

An appropriate license issued by the State of Minnesota is required. Contact Information: Paul Warzecha, Middle School Principal paul.warzecha@rockford883.org 763-477-5831 (ext. 2002)

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