Position Title: Middle School Band Director

Contract: 9 Months

Employment Status: Full-time, On-site

Reports to: Principal

Job Functions and Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Teaches skills in music appreciation, harmony, explorations in music, and in instrumental music (band, instrumental ensemble). 
• Plans a balanced music program, and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time. 
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils. 
• Controls the storage and use of school-owned property. 
• Cooperates with school administration in providing musical programs for school related activities and community functions. 
• Recognizes the benefits of a positive working relationship with school support programs (booster clubs, etc.) 
• Complies with state and local rules governing collection and spending of school support funds. 
• Coordinates with appropriate district personnel to make arrangements for transportation requests. 
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. 
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. 
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. 
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation. 
• Establishes clear outcomes for all lessons, class work, and projects. The outcomes are communicated to students. 
• Supports the program of study, using a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media and technology. 
• Serves as a model for the district’s mission, vision and goals. 
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. 
• Recognizes potential learning disabilities of students and seeks the assistance of qualified personnel. 
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. 
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. 
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. 
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so. 
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and serves on staff committees. 
• Analyzes and uses appropriate data to guide instruction and develop assessments. 
• Maintains a standard of performance and conduct as required by state, law, local board of education and community expectations. 
• Provides detailed plans for substitute teachers including lessons, schedules and rules regarding classroom organization, procedures and individual student needs. 
• Supervises pupils at school related functions to include on and off campus activities. 
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities. 
• Assists in budget preparation and in the selection of books, instructional supplies, materials and equipment. 
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Principal may assign.

Competitive salary and eligible Retirement Systems of Alabama health insurance and benefits.

i3 Academy is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment for all employees and applicants as part of its recruitment, employment, retention, promotion, and termination practices as these decisions are based on merit. No person shall be subject to discrimination within the organization, including any education program or activity, or denied benefits or compensation on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or any personal characteristic(s).