High School Band Director

APPLY DIRECTLY https://www.applitrack.com/rsdk12/onlineapp/ Job Titles: Band Directors, Music Coordinator Contract Days:  Band Director: 197 days Stipend $13,500 Music Coordinator: 212 Stipend $1,800 The band directors are directly supervised and evaluated by the school's administrative team. The music coordinator is also supervised by district administration. Qualifications of Employment: Bachelor's or master's degree in the subject area. Master's degree and teaching experience required for music coordinator position A teaching license or plan for obtaining one approved by district A passion and love for learning and teaching students Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Resilience and a positive attitude. Superb interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. The ability to establish rapport and build professional relationships with students. A high degree of professionalism. A growth mindset. High School Band Director/Music Coordinator Responsibilities: Oversees all aspects of the music program (general music, band, choir) 6-12 Oversees all aspects of the band program Works with building principals on directors and course scheduling Works with building principals on all music position hires Works with building principals and curriculum director on course offerings and curriculum Creates and maintain music department budget Maintains music department inventory Maintains all elementary school pianos Works with elementary music teachers, principals and elementary curriculum director on all aspects of music program Coordinates all music department events and schedule of facilities Director should: Adhere to all district policies, requirements and expectations. Attend all Russellville band functions outside of the school day to provide support and supervision. Whenever possible, be available for administrators, parents, and students, even if it is outside of the regular work day.     Have consistent hours during which the band rooms are open so that students can practice and get their equipment (7:30 - 4:00 is the norm). Maintain all District equipment including instruments, uniforms, and furniture. Participate in all ASBOA functions that involve Russellville students. Be supporters of our patrons, the Russellville Band Boosters Club. Follow the guidelines of the Russellville Band Handbook. Have the philosophy that a student should never be placed in an embarrassing situation and that all performances should be prepared to prevent a student from feeling embarrassed. Follow all TESS rubric "proficient" level expectations for their role Develop lesson plans in the relevant subject area and grade and ensure all lessons align with curriculum objectives. Draw up bandroom/football field rules and safety regulations and ensure all students understand them. Use a range of appropriate teaching materials and methods to deliver content. Provide additional support and interventions for struggling students and extra resources to those ahead of the class. Prepare students for tests, exams, presentations, experiments, and other assessments. Grade assessments and provide feedback and reports to students and parents. Attend and interact in staff and parent meetings to provide helpful recommendations or voice concerns. Establish rapport and professional relationships with students, staff, and parents. Supervise students in class, during events, and on field trips. Monitor students' overall wellbeing and work with school counselors and other staff members when there are concerns or issues. Attend ongoing learning initiatives like workshops, lectures, conferences, and other events where you can expand education networks. Attend 1-3 night events such as family nights, literacy nights, award assemblies as requested by the principals Collaborate with colleagues to analyze data Other duties as assigned.

Salary : $13,500