What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Band Director position at High School?
Position Title: Assistant Band Director
Qualifications: Must hold proper Arkansas teacher certification – Instrumental
Music Education (6-12)
Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal/Director of Bands
Terms of Employment: 205 days with benefits according to Siloam Springs School
Board policies
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Collaborate with the district Director of Bands to establish curriculum and philosophy that ensures the success and encouragement of all students in the band program
- Teach two like-instrument beginning band classes
- Team teach middle school band classes
- Assist with all aspects of High School Band
- Attend all performances, events, and after-school rehearsals as assigned by the district Director of Bands
- Collaborate with other band directors/teachers in professional learning communities
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
- Create positive educational climate for students
- Establish classroom behavior expectations and procedures
- Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress
- Effectively implement district initiatives
- Refer students for alternative services as provided by the district (ESL, Special Education, G/T, etc)
- Participate in curriculum review and design
- Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
- Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
- Serve on committees as assigned