Teacher-Music-Long Term Substitute

Boulder Valley School District•LAFAYETTE, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Boulder Valley School District is hiring a long-term substitute Music Teacher serving Centaurus High School and Angevine Middle School in Lafayette, Colorado. The teacher demonstrates strong knowledge of curriculum and music content, supports student achievement through innovative instructional strategies, and effectively manages the learning environment. The position is scheduled for 16 hours per week at Centaurus and 13.2 hours per week at Angevine, for a total FTE of 0.77. The position starts November 16, 2026, and follows a 186-day work schedule.

Requirements

Currently hold a Colorado Substitute Authorization or Colorado Teaching License.
Complete and submit the BVSD online application.
If hired for a position requiring a READ Act Designation, obtain the designation as required by Colorado law.

Nice To Haves

Hold a Colorado teaching license, or have a licensure application in process, with an appropriate Music endorsement; upload the license or documentation of the application in process.
Comprehensive music background, including instruments, literature, pedagogy, administration, inventory, and program planning.
Secondary music teaching experience.
Proficiency with, or willingness to learn, web-based music technology tools.
Strong recruiting skills and ability to maintain student enrollment in each program.
Commitment to maintaining and strengthening all aspects of the school music programs.

Responsibilities

Teach the District-approved course of study using innovative, differentiated strategies and an engaging, age-appropriate plan aligned with District instructional models and curriculum guidelines.
Use a data-driven instruction and inquiry model to assess student proficiency, differentiate assessments, provide timely feedback and interventions, plan instruction based on assessment results, anticipate misconceptions, and report grades.
Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, respectful learning environment with clear routines and behavioral expectations; respond to misconduct respectfully using restorative practices.
Promote equity and inclusion, represent diverse perspectives, and identify classroom practices that may contribute to disproportionate outcomes for underrepresented students.
Build positive relationships and maintain two-way communication with families; provide constructive feedback on student progress and encourage family involvement.
Participate in professional learning, evaluation, goal setting, reflection, and the development of instructional strategies.
Engage in reflective dialogue and collaboration with colleagues focused on student learning.
Collaborate with special education, CLDE, and GT teachers to provide inclusion and extension opportunities.
Act ethically and professionally, prioritize students’ academic success and well-being, and take responsibility for their learning.
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, recess, and before- or after-school duties, and enforce District safety and security standards.
Follow state legal requirements, negotiated agreements, and District and building policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.