The School District of Washington is seeking a Band Teacher and Assistant Band Director. Background experience with percussion is preferred but not required. This position will work with students at both Washington Middle School and Washington High School. The Pride of Washington Marching Band finished 21st at Bands Of America this year, and the WHS Wind Symphony was selected to perform at the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference. For salary information, you may view our certified salary schedule by clicking here: Certified Salary Schedule 2024/2025. Additionally, extra duty compensation is included in the compensation package for this role. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Eric Turner, WHS Principal at Eric.turner@sdowmo.org mailto:Eric.turner@sdowmo.org Job Title: Band TeacherDepartment: Curriculum & InstructionReports To: High School PrincipalFLSA Status: ExemptSalary Grade: Certified Salary Schedule plus Extra Duty StipendCalendar: Academic Calendar plus Seasonal Program Events and PerformancesNote: Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. POSITION SUMMARY (Primary purpose of job) The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting with secondary band programming, including high school marching band as well as the winter and spring season events. This includes practices, performances, and school/community events. The Assistant Director assumes teaching responsibilities in conjunction with the Music Department at both the Middle and High School levels. SPHERE AND SCOPE OF INFLUENCE (Supervisory scope, district impact and budgetary responsibility)The Assistant Band Director assumes a leadership role with respect to the District’s Music Department. The Assitant Director assists the District in all matters related to secondary music programming and various professional activities. Input and collaboration toward these efforts are critical as well as communicating with parents, patrons, booster clubs, other schools, and community stakeholders to advance the District. ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Major duties which the position exists to perform)ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Major duties which the position exists to perform)Plan and provide instruction that cognitively engages all students, increases critical thinking and problem solving skills, and assess learning to guide instruction. Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners. This includes tiered instructional support as it relates to remediation, enrichment, and social emotional learning.Build and maintain secure relationships with students as well as maintaining professional relationships with colleagues, parents, and patrons.Maintain accurate records in accordance with timelines including individual student records, classroom records, content area reports, grade level reports, and building/department records.Actively engage as a member of a team including but not limited to, student teams, grade level or department teams, focus groups, curriculum teams, PLCs, and/or other building and District teams.Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, harassment, etc. as directed by Board Policy and otherwise required by law. OTHER DUTIES (duties which the incumbent can be expected to perform)Additional duties necessary to supervise students, monitor events, or assist in an emergency situation. Attend building events such as open houses, curriculum night, informational meetings, and events designed to bring the public into the District.Occasional or sporadic duties such as taking tickets at an event, participating on an interview committee, covering a duty of a colleague, engaging in curriculum and/or instructional resource committees, attending staff meetings and/or student meetings such as IEPs, etc.Participate in professional development activities and/or curriculum work outside of the typical school work day and/or school calendar. Regular and reliable attendance as it alligns to the scope of position. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESSupervise students as required by the essential components of this positionSupervise events as described above and/or directed by supervisor QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Minimum educational requirements, licenses, skills and experience required as well as preferred options) Valid Missouri teaching certification appropriate to the level and subject matter DISTRICT EXPECTATIONSAll employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, complete required training annually, and demonstrate the values of the District at all times. For information regarding policies, regulations, and values of the District, visit http://www.washington.k12.mo.us/ http://www.washington.k12.mo.us/ ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSTypical school office conditions This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Notice of Nondiscrimination: The School District of Washington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in the admission, access to, treatment, and employment in its programs, services, and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning compliance with nondiscrimination laws is directed to contact Dr. Rachael Franssen, Assistant Superintendent at 220 Locust Street, Washington, MO 63090, (636) 231- 2020. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The work conditions and environment described is representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The School District of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.