Music Teacher (Instrumental)

POSITION: Music Teacher (Instrumental)
LOCATION: Lander Valley High School/Lander Middle School

SALARY: $52,200 starting base salary (based on the 2025-26 salary schedule - set to increase for the 2026-2027 school year); full benefits
An extra-duty stipend includes: (2025-2026 rates) LMS $1,566, LVHS $8,3524, plus 10 days extended contract for band camp @ daily rate of pay ($2,822 minimum). - subject to change based on the 2026-2027 rates

CONTRACT: 185-day
START DATE: August 17, 2026
APPLY BY: Open Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold, or be eligible to hold, a certificate issued by the Wyoming Teaching Standards Board with an endorsement as a K-12 music teacher. Experience teaching high school band and directing marching band is required. Other desired qualifications include: Ability to achieve excellence; history of leading high-quality, high performing marching and concert bands; ability to work well with secondary students; ability to work well with parents and the Band Booster organization; willingness to invest the energy in collaborating with other District music teachers to build a strong K-12 music program; creative; highly organized; energetic; sense of humor; enthusiastic; and good communication skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will teach band at Lander Valley High School (550 students, 9-12) and at Lander Middle School (300 students, 6-8). They will also prepare for and lead the LVHS Marching Band in the WHSAA Sanctioned Competition as well as direct the LVHS Pep Band during most basketball and football games. The candidate will also be required to prepare for and have students perform in assorted festivals and concerts at both the middle and high school level. The LVHS band has been a high-performing band, and it is supported strongly by the community and the parent-led Band Booster organization.

TO APPLY: Visit our website at www.landerschools.org, click on the ‘Employment’ button to view our current postings. Follow the instructions for completing the online application.
Phone: 307-332-4711
E-mail: hr@landerschools.org

Fremont County School District #1 complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. FCSD#1 operates in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, ADA, and Section 504 may be referred to the Curriculum Director (who is also the Coordinator for the Office for Civil Rights), Fremont County School District 1, 863 Sweetwater, Lander, WY 82520 or telephone (307)-332-4711; the Wyoming Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights Coordinator, 122 W. 25th Street, Suite E200, Cheyenne, WY 82002-2060, or telephone (307)-777-7222; or Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office: U.S. Department of Education; Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building,1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3482; Telephone: 303-844-5695;TDD: 800-877-8339; email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov. This information will be provided in an alternative format upon request.