What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Band Director/Jazz Band position at Claremore Public Schools?
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Masters Degree preferred.
- Successful prior teaching experience in music for the appropriate grade level preferred.
JobID: 1604
Position Type:
High School Teaching/Music - Vocal
High School Teaching/Music - Vocal
Date Posted:
4/17/2025
4/17/2025
Location:
Claremore High School
Claremore High School
HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT BAND DIRECTOR/HEAD JAZZ DIRECTOR
CLAREMORE HIGH SCHOOL
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Head Band Director
CLASSIFICATION: Certified
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year as reviewed and established annually by the
Board of Education
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated regularly in accordance with the
Board’s policy on the evaluation of extra-duty staff.
JOB SUMMARY
Assists in administering the instrumental music program Claremore High School and Will
Rogers Junior High. Provides guidance and encouragement to help students profit from their
participation. Promotes close working relationships with parents. Keeps the band director and
principal informed of emerging issues.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position
and additional duties may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made, if necessary, to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Team teaches High school band, beginner band, junior high band, lead High School Jazz
Band activities.
Supervises all assigned activities and performances.
2. Helps develop routines for half-time shows, school events, and public service appearances.
3. Helps develop and coordinate off-season activities (e.g. summer training clinics, etc.).
4. Establishes performance requirements, enforces academic requirements, and verifies each
student’s eligibility to participate in competitive band activities.
5. Provides for band participation at extracurricular events including concerts, contests, football
games, basketball games, pep rallies, parades, and community events.
6. Assists with the implementation of band trips in accordance with district policy and regulations
as well as student interest and ability. Arranges transportation, lodging, and meals for
out-of-town events.
7. Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, OSSAA, OKJE and
OBA rules, and Board of Education policies.
8. Supports band booster club activities.
9. Cooperates with the school administration in providing music programs for school
productions, graduation ceremonies, and, as appropriate, civic functions that enhance the
students’ performing experience.
10. Assists with preparing students and required documents for District and State auditions and
competitions. Assists with making all arrangements.
11.Assists with maintaining an equipment inventory as directed. Assists with the cleaning and
repair of instruments as directed. Ensures that equipment is safe to use and available when
needed.
12. Assists in ordering supplies and materials necessary for band-related activities in
accordance with established district procedures and budget allocations.
13. Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
14. Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and
equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
15. Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and
emotional development of students.
16. Other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The individual must be able to perform each essential job
duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the
knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the job at a fully acceptable level.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION
1. Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
2. Bachelor's Degree in Music Education
3. Demonstrates expertise in knowledge and teaching of instrumental music.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
1. Strong communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of this position.
3. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of
communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative
efforts, and feedback.
4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
5. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or
complaints.
6. Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
1. Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
consistent with the duties of this position.
REASONING ABILITY
1. Ability to interpret a variety of information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
2. Ability to identify and define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw
valid conclusions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
2. Promotes a harassment-free environment.
3. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to
teamwork.
4. Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems
are upgraded.
5. Ability to learn and upgrade job skills in order to meet changing demands of the position.
6. Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work
with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
7. Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in full compliance with all district, Board
of Education, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities
pertinent to the duties of this position.
8. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
9. Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without being asked.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and
talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to
adjust focus. The demands of an extended workday (games, events, etc.) require a high level of
physical endurance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. Employee experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines.
The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud. The work environment may vary from
extremely cold to extremely hot depending on the activity and the season of the year.
In-district and out-of-town travel required as necessary for training and/or to carry out duties and
responsibilities.
Education:
CLAREMORE HIGH SCHOOL
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Head Band Director
CLASSIFICATION: Certified
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year as reviewed and established annually by the
Board of Education
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated regularly in accordance with the
Board’s policy on the evaluation of extra-duty staff.
JOB SUMMARY
Assists in administering the instrumental music program Claremore High School and Will
Rogers Junior High. Provides guidance and encouragement to help students profit from their
participation. Promotes close working relationships with parents. Keeps the band director and
principal informed of emerging issues.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position
and additional duties may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made, if necessary, to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Team teaches High school band, beginner band, junior high band, lead High School Jazz
Band activities.
Supervises all assigned activities and performances.
2. Helps develop routines for half-time shows, school events, and public service appearances.
3. Helps develop and coordinate off-season activities (e.g. summer training clinics, etc.).
4. Establishes performance requirements, enforces academic requirements, and verifies each
student’s eligibility to participate in competitive band activities.
5. Provides for band participation at extracurricular events including concerts, contests, football
games, basketball games, pep rallies, parades, and community events.
6. Assists with the implementation of band trips in accordance with district policy and regulations
as well as student interest and ability. Arranges transportation, lodging, and meals for
out-of-town events.
7. Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, OSSAA, OKJE and
OBA rules, and Board of Education policies.
8. Supports band booster club activities.
9. Cooperates with the school administration in providing music programs for school
productions, graduation ceremonies, and, as appropriate, civic functions that enhance the
students’ performing experience.
10. Assists with preparing students and required documents for District and State auditions and
competitions. Assists with making all arrangements.
11.Assists with maintaining an equipment inventory as directed. Assists with the cleaning and
repair of instruments as directed. Ensures that equipment is safe to use and available when
needed.
12. Assists in ordering supplies and materials necessary for band-related activities in
accordance with established district procedures and budget allocations.
13. Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
14. Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and
equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
15. Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and
emotional development of students.
16. Other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The individual must be able to perform each essential job
duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the
knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the job at a fully acceptable level.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION
1. Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
2. Bachelor's Degree in Music Education
3. Demonstrates expertise in knowledge and teaching of instrumental music.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
1. Strong communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of this position.
3. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of
communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative
efforts, and feedback.
4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
5. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or
complaints.
6. Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
1. Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
consistent with the duties of this position.
REASONING ABILITY
1. Ability to interpret a variety of information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
2. Ability to identify and define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw
valid conclusions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
2. Promotes a harassment-free environment.
3. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to
teamwork.
4. Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems
are upgraded.
5. Ability to learn and upgrade job skills in order to meet changing demands of the position.
6. Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work
with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
7. Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in full compliance with all district, Board
of Education, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities
pertinent to the duties of this position.
8. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
9. Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without being asked.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and
talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to
adjust focus. The demands of an extended workday (games, events, etc.) require a high level of
physical endurance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. Employee experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines.
The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud. The work environment may vary from
extremely cold to extremely hot depending on the activity and the season of the year.
In-district and out-of-town travel required as necessary for training and/or to carry out duties and
responsibilities.
FLSA Status: Exempt
