Band Director- High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a valid professional, renewable teaching certificate in K-12 Music Education;
• Prior experience as an assistant band director/band director, in music education or participation in a collegiate marching band;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:                               

• Prompt and regular attendance.
• Plans, rehearses and directs musical experiences for band students.
• Cooperates with the district and school administration in providing music programs for sporting events, school productions, graduation ceremonies and as appropriate, civic functions that enhance the students’ performing experience.
• Seeks initiates and implements participation of the band and band members in out-of-school band experiences appropriate to the curriculum and student interests.
• Manages the storage and use of school owned equipment and materials; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
• Develops and implements plans for instrumental music program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Supervisors after-school activities to include rehearsals, concerts, contest and performances.
• Works with feeder schools to ensure a smooth transition for students and parents.
• Maintains a music library.
• Evaluates student performance.
• Effectively provides instruction to the assigned students.
• Effectively communicates with parents and students as appropriate.
• Stays current with teaching methodologies, professional learning, and music education trends.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or Superintendent of Schools.

 Terms of Employment:  190-Day Calendar plus 20 additional days and position supplement/Salary is commensurate with certification level and verifiable years of experience.