Job Title: Assistant Band Director Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: James R. Brooks Middle School

Primary Purpose:

Assist the director with managing the instrumental music and band program at assigned campus. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth and provide an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Demonstrated competency in instrumental music

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules

Ability to develop budgets and manage funds

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Ability to interpret data

Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills

Experience:
At least one-year student teaching approved internship or related work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

1. Assist with directing instrumental performers including marching band orchestra concert band soloists and ensembles.
2. Assist with establishing performance requirements enforce academic requirements and verify each students eligibility to participate in band.
3. Assist band director to provide for band participation at extracurricular events including concerts football games pep rallies parades and UIL.
4. Assist with development and implementation plans that fulfill the requirements of the districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
5. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations.
6. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
7. Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methods according to district requirements.

Student Growth and Development

1. Assist with ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
2. Be a positive role model for students and support mission of the school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
2. Manage student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
3. Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trip activities and arrange transportation lodging and meals for out-of-town events.
4. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment material and facilities.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents students colleagues and community members.

Budget and Inventory

1. Assist with development and administration of the budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
2. Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
3. Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets related to the program.
4. Oversee cleaning repairing and storing of all instruments and equipment.
5. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
2. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
3. Comply with federal and state laws State Board of Education rule UIL rules and board policy in the band area.

Other

1. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED)

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking/marching

Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (1544 pounds); may lift and move musical instruments

Environment: Work outside and inside; exposure to extreme temperatures (hot cold and inclement weather) humidity and prolonged sunlight; work on uneven or slippery surfaces; frequent exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district and statewide travel

Greenwood Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation) or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources. In accordance with Title IX the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to Title IX Coordinator Superintendent Elliott 2700 FM 1379 Midland TX 79706 to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education or both.

Required Experience:

Director