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JOB OPENINGS AT ST. EDWARD HIGH SCHOOL

Part-Time Percussion Instructor (Temporary, 2024 Band Season)

St. Edward High School (SEHS) is a premier private boys' Catholic college preparatory high school in Lakewood, Ohio. The school was founded in 1949 and is operated in the tradition and charism of the Congregation of Holy Cross. The school has an enrollment of 900+ students from a variety of race, economic, and religious strata within a six-county geographic reach.

St. Edward High School, an IB World School, encourages our students to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners with international awareness.

Mission: St. Edward High School, a Catholic School in the Holy Cross tradition, seeks to educate the minds and hearts of a diverse group of young men to have the competence to see and the courage to act as men of hope for the transformation of the world.

St. Edward is known for its strong, nurturing community that emphasizes hospitality and humility. Our work is centered around four pillars: faith formation, excellence, relationships and servant leadership:

Faith: Formation of young men in the Holy Cross tradition
Excellence: An ongoing commitment to excellence in academics and co-curricular programs
Relationships: A welcoming, family-oriented school community that fosters relationships
Servant Leadership: A Christ-like commitment to genuine leadership through service to others

Position Description: St. Edward High School has a fantastic opportunity available for a Percussion instructor for our 2024 band season, beginning June 1 and working through the end of band season in November/December. The percussion instructor will be tasked with teaching battery and front ensemble basic playing and movement techniques, part placement, and performance preparation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach all music for performances to the battery and front ensemble with mastery in mind
Ensure band activities support the school’s mission and provide a safe and supportive band experience
Exhibit appropriate, professional behavior, positive attitude, and work ethic as expected by a youth leader
Attend the majority of band rehearsals and all adjudicated performances
Work closely with the Band Director and Assistant Band Director to understand deadlines, modify parts as needed, and support and enforce school rules and standards
Keep students engaged and create a culture of participation and respect
Perform other band-related duties as needed

Qualifications:

Exhibit a passion for music
Proficiency in playing and instructing others to play percussion instruments
Minimum two years of experience in music instruction preferred. Past participation in competitive marching bands or drum corps is desired.
Experience writing for percussion, both battery and front ensemble
Excellent organizational and time management & communication skills
Successful criminal background screening and VIRTUS training

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St. Edward High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to building an employee population that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, dedicated to incorporating cultural humility in our daily work-routines. All hiring decisions are made based on an applicant’s qualifications, merit and the school’s needs. St. Edward High School provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, age, sex, color, disability, or national origin in its procedures of employment, assignment, recruitment, termination, wage increase and selection, for in-service or training or other benefits.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Laura Gallagher, Human Resource Manager, at lgallagher@sehs.net.

Full-Time and Part-Time Evening Custodians (Immediate Opening)

Full-Time: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday–Saturday

Part-Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Monday–Friday

St. Edward High School, an IB World School, encourages our students to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners with international awareness.

Faith: Formation of young men in the Holy Cross tradition
Excellence: An ongoing commitment to excellence in academics and co-curricular programs
Relationships: A welcoming, family-oriented school community that fosters relationships
Servant Leadership: A Christ-like commitment to genuine leadership through service to others

Duties and Responsibilities:

Keeping the school clean is the overall responsibility of the custodian. Applicants must be available to work school games and school events as needed. Duties include but are not limited to:

Replenishing stock in bathrooms
Cleaning bathrooms
Gathering and emptying trash
Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors
Monitoring building safety and security
Dusting all hard surfaces
Moving heavy furniture to reach corners and crevices of covered parts of the room
Cleaning laboratory equipment, such as computers and tables

Qualifications:

Reading and verbal comprehension
Coordination, along with manual dexterity and proper lifting methods
Equipment selection and proper equipment techniques
Proven to be trustworthy, honest, and respectful of students and adults
Possess the willingness and ability to support the Mission of St. Edward High School
Successful criminal background screening and VIRTUS training

Paid vacation time is available to our full-time workforce, and paid holiday time is available for both full-time and part-time positions.

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To apply, please email a resume to Laura Gallagher, Human Resource Manager, at lgallagher@sehs.net. Or, stop in and complete an employment application

High School Music Teacher and Marching Band Director (2024-25 Band Season)

St. Edward High School, an IB World School, encourages our students to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners with international awareness.

Faith: Formation of young men in the Holy Cross tradition
Excellence: An ongoing commitment to excellence in academics and co-curricular programs
Relationships: A welcoming, family-oriented school community that fosters relationships
Servant Leadership: A Christ-like commitment to genuine leadership through service to others

Duties and Responsibilities:

The St. Edward Marching Eagles has a fantastic opportunity available for a Band/Concert Director for the 2024-25 Marching Band and Concert seasons. The Marching Eagles are a corps-style competitive marching band. They are consistent OMEA State Finalists, earning superior ratings at the state level for nine of the last ten years. They also compete in BOA and LMBA circuits most seasons, in addition to performing at most varsity football games and community events.

Duties of the Marching Band Director include but are not limited to:

Instruct and administer all aspects of the marching, concert, and jazz bands
Teach or co-teach music courses throughout the school year, including IB Music classes
Create a "Pep Band" that plays during home non-football athletic events
Support and uphold St. Edward High School's mission by instilling a diverse culture of learning and respect among all students
Hold band and concert auditions and determine the best spot for each student member
Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student's eligibility to participate in band and concerts
Select music to perform
Develop methods to recruit and retain students for band and concert programs
Oversee the marching band staff, including recruiting, mentoring, and supervising
Teach during at-home band camp and away band camp
Teach and supervise rehearsals and performances, administering corrective action steps when needed
Organize with the Transportation Coordinator transportation needs for band members and staff
Chaperone at performances and bus rides as needed
Maintain an accurate inventory of all band equipment, uniforms, flags, batons, etc.
Determine and follow through with the maintenance, repair, cleaning, and storage of all band equipment and uniforms
Keep a working binder of all source material
Always ensure the safety of students
Supervise and meet with the Assistant Band Director before and after each rehearsal to plan
Work with the Music Department Chair for all band expenditures, including stipend payments to band staff
Keep accurate records of all entry fees and expenses incurred by the band, receipts, payments, and deposits, and submit to Finance as required
Serve as an advisor to the Band Booster Association and liaison to the school administration
Work with the school's marketing to prepare news media and social media releases
Communicate regularly with the SEHS community the Band's event schedule and Band's standing in competition
Complete any additional tasks as necessary

Qualifications:

Five or more years of experience as a high school Band or Concert Director
Ability to demonstrate their competency to lead the Marching Eagles
Experience working with drill writing software
Demonstrate a growth mindset for the continual development of the band and concert programs
Hold a valid Music Ohio teaching license
A bachelor's degree in music education
Present an enthusiastic love of music and genuinely enjoy working with teens, along with having a positive, professional image and an energetic demeanor
Possess the willingness and ability to support the Mission of St. Edward High School
Successful criminal background screening and VIRTUS training

Marching Eagles band rehearsals are after school three days a week. Performances occur at all home varsity football games, select away varsity football games, competitions, and parades throughout the season.

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To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Laura Gallagher, Human Resource Manager, at lgallagher@sehs.net.

Full-Time Intervention Specialist (2024-25 School Year)

St. Edward High School, an IB World School, encourages our students to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners with international awareness.

Faith: Formation of young men in the Holy Cross tradition
Excellence: An ongoing commitment to excellence in academics and co-curricular programs
Relationships: A welcoming, family-oriented school community that fosters relationships
Servant Leadership: A Christ-like commitment to genuine leadership through service to others

Reports to: Dean of Student Services, working closely with counselors and faculty

St. Edward High School has a fantastic opportunity available for an Intervention Specialist to assist us with designing and implementing individualized programs for our students with special educational and social adjustment needs.

Duties:

Following the Mission of St. Edward High School, maintains a professional demeanor and works to shape the student's behavior in ways allowing everyone to learn and communicate their views.
Speaks regularly with counselors, other faculty members, parents, and students to provide positive learning experiences and identify and solve any problems or difficulties the student encounters throughout the school year.
Supports students with academic, social, and behavioral needs; designs, writes, and implements individual programs that best fit the student's ability to learn and make appropriate choices.
Maintains a safe, nurturing learning environment, reporting any threats or safety concerns the student may be experiencing to the Dean of Student Services and school Principal.
May assist with monitoring students during assemblies, field trips, fire drills, mass, etc.
Employees must be willing and able to uphold the pillars of St. Edward HS, including Faith, Excellence, Relationships, and Servant Leadership. They must also participate in St. Edward HS-sponsored activities related to our school's Mission, including outreach and admissions.

Responsibilities:

Bachelor's degree in special education
License with the Ohio Department of Education
Demonstrated success working with special needs students.
Proven ability to design effective programs for alternate learners.
Proficient knowledge of classroom policies and procedures.
Successful completion of an FBI/BCI criminal background check.
Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written.
Excellent observation and analytical techniques.
Available to work extended hours when required to meet with parents.
Experience in developing and administering Individualized Education Programs.
Successful criminal background screening and VIRTUS training

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To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Laura Gallagher, Human Resource Manager, at lgallagher@sehs.net.

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