High School Band Teacher

Position Criteria:

• Valid State of Iowa teaching license with 5-12 Music endorsement - 145

• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct a comprehensive instrumental music program, with 5 years experience at the High School level preferred.

• Previous classroom experience at the 9th-12th grade levels including successful experience with core instrumental music instruction, marching band, jazz band and other special ensembles, 5 years of experience preferred.

• Provide leadership, supervision and organization in the 9th -12th grade instrumental music department and carry out the objectives of the instrumental music program

• Demonstrate understanding of how to engage, instruct, and assess multiple learning styles to meet the Instrumental Music Standards.

• Demonstrate the ability to organize, maintain, and communicate student progress to all stakeholders.

• Demonstrates consistent use of student assessment to guide instructional decision making and growth in skills.

• Demonstrated ability to support diverse learners (i.e., IEP, 504, etc...) in the instrumental music classroom and ways of modifying instruction to meet student needs.

• Proven record of parent outreach and positive and proactive communication.

• Proven record of collaboration with the Instructional Coach or curriculum to improve practice over time.

• Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed

• Must exhibit ethical practices and be a role model to students

Performance Criteria

• Plan and organize the band year including

  • Create the calendar for the year including all performances, rehearsals and camps for concert band, marching band, jazz band, honor bands, and solo/small ensemble events

  • Reserve facilities for all scheduled performances, rehearsals and camps

  • Reserve transportation for all performances and trips, including busses and trailers where necessary

  • Communicate yearly calendar to students, parents, administrators, other Fine Arts directors, and any other interested parties

• In collaboration with the assistant director, oversee all aspects of the marching band including

  • Coordination of percussion, color guard, and visual staff members

  • Selection and design of the fall marching band show

  • Selection and training of student leadership team

  • June rehearsals and leadership training as necessary

  • Band camp, including partial and full rehearsal days during the first three weeks of August

  • Coordination with Band Parent Organization for support including uniforms, props, snacks, etc.

  • Before-school rehearsals as necessary from August through mid-October

  • Home football games

  • Saturday festivals and competitions

  • Homecoming parade or festival

  • Performance at high school assemblies as arranged with building principal

• In collaboration with assistant director, oversee all aspects of concert band including

  • Ensemble and chair placement auditions

  • Rehearsals, sectionals, and home concerts

  • Performances at local festivals

• Support at graduation and Academy Awards as arranged with building principal In collaboration with assistant director, oversee all aspects of jazz band including

  • Ensemble auditions and group placement

  • Establish and communicate before school and evening rehearsal schedule for each ensemble

• Schedule contest and festival performances as is appropriate for each ensembleIn collaboration with assistant director, oversee all aspects of honor bands.

• In collaboration with assistant director, oversee all aspects of solo and ensemble performances including

  • Support of students as they select and prepare solos and ensembles

  • Provide a venue for students to perform solos and small ensembles

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of festival and contest hosting.

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of band trip, including application (if necessary), and communication with students, parents, administration, school board, and travel company as necessary (Trip is on a rotation with other school-sponsored groups)

• Attend FOFA (Friends of Fine Arts) meetings

• Communicate as necessary with students, parents, administrators, and any other interested parties regarding schedules, performances, trips, fundraising, etc

• Collaborate with facility support staff as needed

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the District

Teacher Job Description