Middle School Assistant and Elementary Band Director - 1.0 FTE at Ben Reifel Middle School
Middle School Assistant and Elementary Band Director - 1.0 FTE at Ben Reifel Middle School
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$ 52821 - 59485
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Job Description
We wantYOUhere!
Join the Ben Reifel Middle School family where we foster a supportive and inclusive environment built on unity excellence empathy and integrity. As part of our team youll play a vital role in helping students grow academically socially and emotionally while embracing the BISON WAY. If youre passionate about making a difference and being part of a strong connected community wed love to have you join us!
Learn more aboutBen Reifel Middle School at: position will be the Assistant Band Director at Ben Reifel Middle School and lead 5th Grade Band at John Harris and Cleveland Elementary.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION LEVEL:
Bachelors degree
EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
Middle School & Elementary band teaching/student teaching experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires constant handeye and mindeye coordination hearing; intermittent repetitive motions with the wrists hands and fingers sitting walking talking and keyboarding. The position requires frequent lifting bending stooping pulling speaking turning grasping and carrying.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Proficiency on wind percussion and keyboard instruments. Strong organization communication and interdisciplinary skills. Demonstrated ability to follow Board policy.
CERTIFICATION
This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification withone of the following endorsements: K12 Instrumental Music EducationorElementary Music Education.
Please note endorsement requirements may vary based on specific course assignments.
Questions about SD teaching certification:South Dakota Department of Education
Interested in becoming a contract teacher but dont hold a traditional teaching degree
The South Dakota Department of Education offers an Alternative Certification program! Individuals will take 15credits plus praxis exams while they perform their duties as a contract teacher for a South Dakota school district. Alternative Certification is available for most positions 5th grade through high school. Candidates must possess a minimum of a bachelors degree unless pursuing a CTE Instructor position.
If you are interested in pursuing a teaching position under Alternative Certification you MUST obtain your Alternative Preliminary Certificate BEFORE applying for teaching position. You can apply for the preliminary certificate by completing the Initial Educator Application here:SD Educator Portal
Learn more about Alternative Certification:SD DOE Alternative Certification
YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING
South Dakota Codified Law 134271 requires certified educators to complete at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years. Compliance is verified through district accreditation reviews. You will be required to provide your most recent certificate of completion prior to starting employment with the Sioux Falls School District.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
Middle School Assistant Band Director
Assists in the preparation of two major concerts per band group each year.
Prepares students to participate in band contests.
Assists in the maintenance of the buildings ensemble library and district band library.
Assists in the maintenance of a current inventory of band instruments including the name/address/phone/parents of user.
Assists in combined band rehearsals.
Works with the other members of the department to coordinate activities of the band department.
Meets with the Fine Arts Coordinator on curriculum calendar equipment maintenance schedules music library and district budget needs.
Assists in the area of elementary/middle school band festival.
Coordinates rehearsal/performance room usage with the other music directors and the Fine Arts Department Chair.
Performs other duties as assigned.
View the complete job description here:Middle School Assistant Band Director
Elementary Band Director
Prepares two major concerts per assigned building each year. The concerts may have matinee (school day) times but they must also include evening (extracurricular) performances.
Maintains the building band ensemble music library and contributes to the maintenance of the district library.
Prepares students for participation in school sponsored performances.
Maintains a current inventory of band instruments including the name/address/phone/parents and/or guardian of the user.
Prepares students for performance in an area elementary/middle school band festival.
Works with the other members of the department to coordinate activities of the band department.
Meets with the Fine Arts Coordinator on curriculum calendar equipment maintenance schedules music library and district budget needs.
Organizes parent appreciation and student recruitment activities.
Prepares students for performance at community activities conventions and district wide school sponsored activities.
Coordinates rehearsal performance room usage with the other music directors and the Fine Arts Department Chair.
Performs other duties as assigned.
View the complete job description here:Elementary Band Director
PAY INFORMATION
Starting at $52821 to $59485per year based on experience Extra Duty / Extra Pay
View the complete salary schedule here:Teacher Salary Schedule
extra duty/extra pay salary schedule coming soon!
Pay Day: Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday 7:45 am to 4:15 pm
1.0 FTE 40 hours per week 9 months
CALENDAR
New SFEA Staff Calendar
calendar coming soon!
Estimated Start: August 2025
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits(only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
PostOffer Criminal Background Check Required
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Employment Type
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