Head Band DirectorCoordinator of Fine Arts
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Job Summary
Primary Purpose:
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society through participation in the instrumental music program.
Provides leadership and coordination for the K-12 Art Music Dance and Drama programs in order to provide each student enrolled in the district with varied opportunities in the area of fine arts.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelors degree from accredited university in Arts and Education or related field preferred
- Valid Texas Teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject/level assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music programs
- Strong understanding of individual and ensemble instrumental pedagogy
- Ability to manage budget and personnel
- Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band
- Ability to implement policy and procedures
- Strong communication public relations and interpersonal skills
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Experience:
- Successful high school teaching and band directing experience preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in public education preferred
- Successful experience in leadership and human relations is preferred
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable
Head Band Director Responsibilities and Duties:
- Direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music for the district
- Provide students with an opportunity 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
- Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations
- 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 assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methods in accordance with district requirements
- Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned
- Sponsor outside activities approved by the school
- Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical social and emotional development of students
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities
- Assist in the selection of books equipment and other instructional materials
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with students parents principals and teachers
- Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues students parents and community members
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job related skills
- Keep informed of and comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
- Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required
Coordinator of Fine Arts Responsibilities and Duties:
- Represents the fine arts staff at School Board meetings and other meetings upon request
- Advises administration on issues related to student services staff concerns and other issues affecting the success of the fine arts program
- Oversees the selection of textbooks and the development/revision of the fine arts curriculum
- Assists the fine arts staff and principals with the effective implementation of the curriculum in order to achieve state district and school goals in fine arts
- Ensures that all fine arts instructional programs are consistent throughout the district and abides by state and local courses of study
- Conducts at a minimum quarterly meetings with the district staff of each discipline
- Oversees district-wide fine arts shows programs and performances
- Assumes responsibility for public and community relations with respect to district-wide fine arts programs
- Makes classroom visits and attends fine arts activities for the purpose of providing input on evaluations to principals
- Prepares and coordinates the districts fine arts activities calendar
- Coordinates in-service/workshop activities for fine arts staff
- Prepares proposals and reports for the fine arts program
- Assists as needed in determining budgetary needs and recommending purchases for district-wide and individual fine arts programs
- Oversees fundraising activities for district-wide and individual fine arts programs
Other Responsibilities and Duties:
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsible
- Comply with district policies as well as state and federal laws and regulations
- Adhere to the districts safety policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned
- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Fine arts staff in cooperation with the building principal
- Performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with building procedures Board policies and applicable laws. Such responsibilities may include interviewing and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving issues
Required Experience:
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