Asst. Band Director

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist with directing and managing the overall program of instrumental music for the district.

Provide students with opportunities to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure

compliance with all state University Interscholastic League (UIL) and district requirements.

Plan activities to achieve district region and state recognition.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band

Ability to interpret policy procedures and data

Strong communication public relations and interpersonal skills

Experience

One years teaching experience or student teaching either or both including band directing experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE BAND DIRECTOR):

Program Planning

1. Direct instrumental performers including marching band orchestra

concert band soloist and ensembles.

2. Establish performance requirements enforce academic requirements and verify eachstudents eligibility to participate in band.

3. Provide for band participation at extracurricular events including concerts football

games pep rallies parades and UIL activities.

4. Arrange transportation lodging and meals for out-of-town events.

5. Comply with federal and state laws State Board of Education rule UIL rules and

board policy in band area.

6. Support band booster club activities.

7. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine

program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds

to student needs.

8. Recommend policies to improve program.

Budget and Inventory

9. Assist in ensuring that programs are cost effective and funds are well-managed.

fundraising activities and manage funds.

11. Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within department.

12. Oversee process of cleaning repairing and storing all band equipment.

Instruction

13. Develop and implement plans for instrumental music program and show written

evidence of preparation as required.

14. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.

15. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education

Agency board policies and administrative regulations.

16. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials

and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students

assigned.

17. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informaltesting.

18. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social

and emotional development of students.

Student Management

19. Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct

and student handbook.

20. Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips.

21. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment

materials and facilities.

Communication

22. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents

students principals and teachers.

23. Maintain professional relationship with colleagues students parents and community

members.

Other

24. Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Required Experience:

Director