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Assistant Director - Band
$53k-87k (estimate)
Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education
3 Weeks Ago
Katy ISD is Hiring an Assistant Director - Band Near Katy, TX
Reports to: Principal/Band DirectorDuty Day: 187 DaysWage/Hour Status: ExemptPay Grade: I00 - Teacher Salary StipendPrimary PurposeAssist in directing and managing the overall Band program for the campus and district. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular Band activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), and district requirements. Be active in the planning and instruction of Band activities in accordance with campus and district expectations. Be active in the planning and preparation to provide students the opportunity to achieve district, region, state, and national recognition.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Knowledge of state, UIL, and TMEA policies governing Band activities
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Three years high school teaching and instrumental ensemble directing experience preferred
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Working ConditionsMaintain emotional control under stress. May require moderate lifting at times. Frequent district and occasional statewide travel; prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Knowledge of state, UIL, and TMEA policies governing Band activities
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Three years high school teaching and instrumental ensemble directing experience preferred
Major Duties And Responsibilities
- Direct high school Band performers, including marching band, concert band, jazz band, soloists, and ensembles.
- Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in Band.
- Provide for Band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, UIL, and TMEA events.
- Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
- Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, UIL rules, TMEA rules, and local school board policy in the Band area.
- Support Band booster club activities.
- Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and to ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
- Recommend policies to improve program.
- Ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
- Attend all professional and staff meetings as requested
- Assist in compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
- Assist in coordinating fundraising activities and management of funds.
- Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within department.
- Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all Band equipment and performance apparel
- Assist in development and implementation of plans for Band music program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations including, but not limited to, the established Katy ISD curriculum for subject area through use of the Forethought program.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, and Band handbook.
- Accompany and supervise on all trips.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
- Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Assist with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of private lessons instructors.
- Work to provide campus, District, and community awareness of Band activities and performances.
- Provide supervisory leadership and management to all component groups within Band program.
- Provide additional instructional help, as available, to “cluster” junior high Band programs.
- Actively participate in District Band music events, as assigned such as Katy ISD Marching Festival, Katy Jazz Festival, etc.
- Individual section teaching responsibilities
- Preparation and conducting of ensembles
- Recruiting and supervising campus private lessons program instructors
- Monitor/supervise campus private lesson program.
- Monitor/advise booster organization activities
Working ConditionsMaintain emotional control under stress. May require moderate lifting at times. Frequent district and occasional statewide travel; prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
SALARY
$53k-87k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/25/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/18/2024
WEBSITE
katyisd.org
HEADQUARTERS
KATY, TX
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
FOUNDED
1919
CEO
MELISSA SALYER
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
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