Instrumental Music Teacher

Job Title - High School Band Director 

Reports to - Building Principal

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the building principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district and state approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment at school; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals. Facilitator, conductor, and organizer of our Band.

Qualifications and Personal Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships; works in a cooperative manner with students, staff and the larger Saydel Community.
• Projects a positive image as an educator in the Saydel Community School District.
• Respects differing points of view.
• Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner.
• Contributes to a positive work environment.
• Works independently, demonstrates initiative.

 Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Coordinates all performances
• Conducts rehearsals
• Oversees set-up and tear-down of the performance area
• Coordinates needs of facility for performances and rehearsals
• Organizes and supervise trips and off-site performances
• Recruits student-musicians for ensemble
• Develops appropriate repertoire of music
• Researches and organize music selections
• Develops skills of student-musicians
• Develops and administers district and state approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes an on-site classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and to student learning.
• Communicates learning goals to students and parents/families.
• Develops lesson plans to maximize learning opportunities in the classroom in order to meet the needs of all learners.
• Creates learning opportunities aligned with district standards and goals.
• Designs learning activities that utilize technology in a meaningful way.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and differentiates instruction to meet individual student's needs. 
• Conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Provides meaningful feedback to students within a multi-tiered system of supports.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Establishes a classroom environment that is fair and promotes learning.
• Organizes and maintains accurate records, grades, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental/family involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents/families.
• Displays positive interactions with students, staff, and families.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within the grade level and department, to evaluate and assess curriculum.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized assessments in accordance with district testing policies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent
• Coordinates, oversees and conducts Marching Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band and Concert Band.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Successful completion of a background check is required, as well as completion of district training.

Endorsement Criteria

5-12 Music