POSITION TITLE: Teacher, Assistant High School Band

JOB CODE: 114

DIVISION: Leadership

SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Leadership

WORK DAYS: 187

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: CIT (4, 5, 6, or 7)

FLSA: Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide musical instruction for students and to present them in performance as part of that instruction.

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Educational Level: Bachelor Degree

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Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Teacher’s Certificate

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Experience: None

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Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners, student management

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Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

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Assists in the instructional delivery of the Cobb County School District band curriculum; assists in the band program at schools other than the one of primary responsibility as directed.

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Instructs all students on their instruments at their level and to ensure each student’s progress by as much individualization as possible.

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Presents concerts or programs as directed by the instructional needs of the students and the valid expectations of the community.

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Selects music for performance which will further the student’s musical technique, understanding and appreciation

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Encourages and assists worthy students in ensembles, solos, and preparation for auditions such as GHP, Honor Band, All State Band, and music scholarships.

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Assists in preparing all bands for the High School Band Large Group Performance Evaluation each year.

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Recruits or assists in recruiting an adequate number of new students in proper wind and percussion instrumentation into the band music program to ensure its existence and to make continued improvement possible.

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Spends a minimum average of 7½ hours per week beyond the hours required of non-supplemented teachers in instructional (including performance) activities with band students or in county-wide meetings and events.

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Assists in the responsibilities of paper work such as inventory, purchase orders, instrument check-out forms, report cards, attendance, uniform records, music, library records, and rosters; responsible for the completion and accuracy of paperwork; responsible for presentation of performances, as may be directed by the administration.

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Assists in the preparation of music and drill charts for marching band prior to beginning or rehearsals for fall; assists in rehearsals for fall no later than one week prior to pre-planning; assists in the marching band shows to presentable level.

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Accompanies and responsibility for the band’s performance on the field and in the stands at all the school’s football games; responsible for the preparation and performance of the band auxiliary units.

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Assists in planning and accompanies the band on trips to marching and concert performances; accompanies and assists in the responsibilities for the band’s performance at approved civic functions such as parades, dedications, and other ceremonies.

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Meets expectations according to the regular high school teacher job description.

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Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.

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Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.