Band Director

Fort Smith, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

*Out of state applicants please provide ADEs verfication of provisional licensure eligibility*

Position Description

POSITION TITLE:Band Director

FLSA:Exempt

REPORTS TO:Principal and Assistant Director of Athletics and Activities

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:A full contract for this position is210 days with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on actual start date.

BEGINNING:July2026

LOCATION:ChaffinMiddle School

QUALIFICATIONS:

AR licensure required.
Certification in instrumental music.
Experience preferred.

DISTRICT VALUES

We will always put student needs first.
We believe relationships matter.
We expect accountability.
We operate with transparency.
We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Works with all band directors 6th-12th grades in the feeder programs to organize and carry out a vertically aligned comprehensive music program.
Oversees operations for all building Band Activities.
Directs the building Band Program.
Coordinates assigned activities with the school calendar.
Supervises all assigned band activities and performances.
Establish performance requirements enforce academic requirements and verify each students eligibility to participate in band.
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment
that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
Plans rehearses and directs musical experiences for the school and community.
Seeks initiates and implements participation of the band and band members in out-of- school band experiences appropriate to the curriculum and student interest.
Cooperates with the school administration in providing music programs for school productions graduation ceremonies and as appropriate civic functions that enhance the students performing experience.
Oversees scheduling and other arrangements for the rehearsals and concerts in cooperation with the building principal.
Carry out the performance responsibilities required of all classroom teachers.
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Frequent district and occasional statewide travel.
Carries out duty as assigned including after-school or before-school duties
Participates in grade level collaboration planning as part of PLCs as well as school committees
Follows all TESS rubric proficient level expectations for their role
Supervises students on recess bus during before and after school duty on field trips extracurricular events and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
Maintains prompt and regular attendance
Attends building events/activities at night as requested by administration
Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
Abide by state statutes school board policies and regulations
Prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather.
Perform other duties as assigned

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
Ability to endure prolonged standing walking sitting occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders bending squatting and kneeling.

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Required Experience:

Director

*Out of state applicants please provide ADEs verfication of provisional licensure eligibility*Position DescriptionPOSITION TITLE:Band DirectorFLSA:ExemptREPORTS TO:Principal and Assistant Director of Athletics and ActivitiesTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:A full contract for this position is210 days with benefi...