ALBANY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE

Laramie Wyoming

JOB DESCRIPTION: Middle School Band Teacher / Band Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Middle School Band Teacher / Band Director is responsible for providing instruction to students in instrumental music and band courses as specified in the Districts curriculum. The position includes directing band ensembles developing students musical skills preparing students for performances and promoting student engagement in instrumental music education.
• This position is posted for the 2026/2027 school year.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Middle School Band Teacher / Band Director:

1. Plans and prepares for classroom and ensemble instruction. *

1. Has and maintains knowledge of subject-area (Instrumental Music/Band) and teaches to District objectives and/or student IEPs.. *

1. Personalizes instruction as necessary to account for individual student differences and varying levels of musical ability. *

1. Provides instruction to students in instrumental music using a various teaching techniques and instructional strategies appropriate to ensemble and individual performance. *

1. Utilizes appropriate assessment strategies to measure learning and performance. *

1. Plans organizes and directs band rehearsals concerts festivals and performances consistent with District and school expectations. *

1. Maintains inventory and care of musical instruments music uniforms (if applicable) and equipment. *

1. Assists students and families with instrument selection care and participation in the band program. *

1. Collaborates with other music staff and school personnel to support student transitions between grade levels and programs. *

1. Provides equity in the classroom by providing equal opportunity for students regardless of race sex gender identity sexual orientation background and abilities. *

1. Communicates with and constantly strives to maintain a positive relationship with students and parents. *

1. Manages student behavior in the classroom rehearsal spaces and performance settings. *

1. Organizes the classroom to promote learning student safety and ensures instruments equipment and facilities are maintained and used safely. *

1. Responds appropriately to student behavior in the total school environment by enforcing school rules in hallways on school grounds in other school areas away from the classroom and on school-sponsored trips. *

1. Participates in professional growth (such as professional organizations coursework workshops and conferences) and other professional activities (such as school and/or District committees taskforces in-depth studies or councils). *

1. Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District. *

1. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model. *

1. Other duties as assigned.

* Denotes essential functions

(The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are examples of the variety and general nature of duties performed by employees in positions allocated to the classification. This specification should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be assigned to an employee at this level.)

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to use effective communication skills; knowledge of education law and regulations; ability to use time effectively; strong organizational skills; ability to maintain a positive relationship with other staff by collaborating and working cooperatively with them (including supervisors); knowledge of physiological psychological emotional and educational behavioral development of children and/or adolescents; knowledge of instrumental music pedagogy and ensemble instruction; ability to lead rehearsals and performances; and ability to help groups achieve consensus.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors Degree; certification from Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board with the endorsement in Music K-12 and/or appropriate endorsement for instrumental music instruction.

Work Experience: Experience as a secondary music teacher is preferred.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

- The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Working Conditions which may be required for this position. Albany County School District #1 encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment for this position and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for further information.

- Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

- Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

- Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.

- Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn raise and lower the head.

- Strength: to lift push pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 45 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

- Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.

- Mental Requirements: read write understand interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy compare compile and coordinate information and records.

- Additional Work Conditions and Physical Abilities: May require travel to multiple sites.

EVALUATION

- Evaluation of this position shall be by the Principal/Asst. Principal.

Required Experience:

Director