Anticipated Vacancy

Full-time Probationary High School Instrumental Music Teacher/Band Director

Required NYS certification: Music

Application deadline: August 6, 2025

**Please note, all applicants must apply online through OLAS at www.olasjobs.org/mhv, under the posting name “Music Teacher – New Paltz High School” on or before the application deadline date.

The New Paltz CSD is seeking candidates for the position of High School Instrumental Music Teacher/Band Director.  The successful candidate must be energetic and passionate about music education.  Experience is preferred as well as a demonstrated record of advancing music education within a school district.

The current program includes: Concert Band; Jazz ensembles; Marching Band; Lessons; Music Theory; Music Literature; and African drumming.

See application process for details.

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The New Paltz CSD will only consider electronic, online form submissions made through the OLAS website. No emails, faxes, or hard copies, please. Inquiries/applications received in this manner will not be processed.

For Anticipated Full-time Probationary Music Teacher/Band Director Position:

Upload the following items directly to the OLAS website:
(a) Cover letter; to the attention of Dr. Linda Oehler-Marx, Deputy Superintendent, New Paltz CSD;

(b) Resume;

(c) Three current reference letters or a college credential file;

(d) Copy of NYS Teaching Certification(s);

(e) Copies of College Transcripts; and

(f) Writing Sample.  Please upload your answers to the following questions:

1. How would you support the District’s equitable practices and the continued fostering of a culturally responsive working and learning environment?
2. What do you love most about teaching?

Minority Candidates Are Encouraged to Apply AA/EOE