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Licensed dedicated Co-Band director needed at IC Imagine Charter School in Asheville NC.
The teacher is expected to plan implement and evaluate a comprehensive band program for Middle and Upper School students and prepare experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth. Current programming includes instrument specific classes for beginner level students three concert bands and two jazz bands. The teacher will work with the other band director to run all band functions and classes. The teacher should also be prepared to provide leadership and coordination as well as facilitate the efficient operation of the band program and collaborate with music and additional fine arts personnel to vertically align curriculum.
Salary based on IC ImaginesSalary Schedule.
Duties and Responsibilies:
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of Middle and Upper School band techniques and pedagogy
- Prepare students for participation in regional and state level competitions and contests
- Prepare students for public performances in a variety of venues with diverse programming
- Conduct ongoing student recruitment program working with 5th-12th grade teachers to promote and encourage student participation in the band programs
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Collaborate with colleagues to demonstrate cooperation within fine arts as well as additional disciplines throughout the school
- Frequent oral and written communication with parents and families of students
- Frequent oral and written communication with colleagues and administrators
- Coordinate calendar with other fine arts and school related activities
- Plan and facilitate student field trips to provide enrichment opportunities
- Manage inventory and repair of instructional resources and equipment
- Manage budget and financial resources
- Use resources necessary to plan implement and evaluate instructional practices necessary to follow the guidelines of the NC Standards for all courses taught.
- Design instruction appropriate for all students that reflects understanding of relevant content and is based on continuous and appropriate assessment.
- Collaborate with other collegiate leaders support staff and the IC Imagine community to enhance the educational opportunities for all students.
- Follow the processes laid out in the faculty handbook respond to emails in a timely manner keep grades updated weekly and correspond regularly with families with pertinent information for courses taught.
- Will perform additional duties including but not limited to supervision during non-instructional time attending after school events and meetings participating in enrollment activities during and leading into the Open Enrollment period.
- Adhere to all legal and ethical requirements of the teaching profession and set an example for others to do the same.
Skills and Abilities:
- Skilled in problem solving and decision making as well as observation listening and coaching
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Maintain effective working relationships
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom
- Possess strong time management skills
- Ability to use tact patience and courtesy when dealing with others
- Ability to prioritize workload and multitask in a busy environment
- Proficiency with GSuite
Education and Experience:
- Minimum Bachelors Degree
- Valid North Carolina teaching license
- 1 year teaching experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing reaching and bending
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Required Experience:
Director