POSITION TITLE: Teacher, Assistant Middle School Band

JOB CODE: 120

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 assist the band director in providing musical instruction for students and 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 Teaching Certification

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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.

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Instructs 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 dictated by the instructional needs of the students and the valid expectations of the community.

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

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Assists in the preparation of 7^th and 8^th grade bands for the Middle School Band Large Group Performance Evaluation each year.

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Prepares students for auditions and try-outs for honor organizations and scholarships.

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Recruits new students into the band program.

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

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Prepares paperwork such as inventory, purchase orders, instrumental check-out forms, report cards, attendance, uniform records, music, library records, etc. The responsibility for the completion and accuracy of paperwork rest with the band director.

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Supervises students at all performances, rehearsals and on trips.

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Meets expectations according to the regular middle 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.