Primary Purpose:

Assist in directing and managing the overall instrumental music program 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.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in All-Level Music PK-12

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of overall operation in instrumental music program
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band and choir
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

 

Experience:

• Minimum two years teaching experience preferred.

Program Planning

1. Assist in directing middle and high school instrumental performances, including marching band, concert band, soloists, and ensembles. 
2. Assist head band director with performance requirements, enforcing academic requirements, and verifying each student’s eligibility to participate in band. 
3. Provide for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL activities. 
4. Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events. 
5. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, UIL rules, and board policy in the instrumental music area. 
6. Support band booster club activities. 
7. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs. 
8. Recommend policies to improve program.

Budget and Inventory

1. Assist in compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs. 
2. Assist in coordinating fundraising activities and manage funds. 
3. Assist in maintaining current inventory of all fixed assets within department. 
4. Assist in cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.

Instruction

1. Develop and implement plans for the instrumental music program and show written evidence of preparation as required. 
2. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences. 
3. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. 
4. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. 
5. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing. 
6. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Student Management

1. Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
2. Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips. 
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, head band director, principals, and teachers.
2. Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

 

Working Conditions:

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district and occasional statewide travel; prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather.