Assistant Band Director - (Jr. High and High School)

Primary Purpose

Assist the director with managing the instrumental music and band program at the assigned campus. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and provide an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Demonstrated competency in the flag, saber, visual body movement, dance, and choreography

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of the overall operation of instrumental music and visual movement program

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules pertaining to Music

Ability to develop budgets and manage funds

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Ability to interpret data

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Student teaching or approved internship experience

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Instructional Strategies

• Assist with directing visual performers in the marching band
• Assist with establishing performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student's eligibility to participate in band.
• Assist band director in providing for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL.
• Assist with the development and implementation of plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
  
  

Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students
  
  

assigned. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education
  
  

Plans (IEP).

• Work with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
  
  

Student Growth and Development

Student Growth and Development

• Assist with ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
  
  

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trip activities and arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material, and facilities.
  
  

Communication

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
  
  

Budget and Inventory

• Assist with the development of the budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
• Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets related to the program.
• Oversee cleaning, repairing, and storing of all instruments and equipment.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
  
  

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, UIL rules, and board policy in the band area.