Morenci Unified School District is seeking a dynamic band director to re-energize our high school marching band and our high school and junior high concert bands. The assignment would involve teaching high school students and beginning/ intermediate students at the junior high level to feed the high school program. There is an expectation that both high school bands (marching and concert) would participate in local and state competitions and festivals with potential to travel to bigger events. A valid Arizona Secondary music certification is essential. Positive student-teacher relationships and interactions are a must.

We work a 180-day modified year-round schedule (5-day weeks) consisting of four nine-week quarters, each followed by a two-week fall break, a two-week winter break, a two-week spring break, and a six-week summer break.

Beginning salaries start at $49,500 with the potential for up to $8,800 in incentive pay. The District recognizes up to 10 years of experience for placement on the salary schedule. Benefits include a major medical plan, with the district paying 100% of the premium for single employees and about 67% for families. Housing is provided for teachers through Freeport-McMoRan, the local mining company, for very modest rent. Morenci is a thriving mining community with a family feel.

Morenci High School serves approximately 350 students in grades 9-12. We have been recognized as an A+ school by the Arizona Education Foundation since 2016 and are proud of a tradition of excellence. About 20% of our seniors earn an Associate’s degree free of cost prior to graduating from high school through a partnership with Eastern Arizona College.

Fairbanks Middle School serves about 450 students in grades 5-8 and has also been recognized as an A+ school by the Arizona Education Foundation.

Interested parties should apply on the District website: https://www.morenci.org, and may also email Don Goodman, MHS Principal, at dgoodman@morenci.org.