Band Assistant

TITLE: BAND ASSISTANT

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma.
• Experience working in a band program (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills, to include written communication, verbal communication, organization, and conflict resolution skills.
• Organizational skills, basic mathematical skills, basic computer skills, and communication skills are an essential part of this job.
• Ability required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and analyze data: and consider a variety of factors when using equipment or overseeing the use of equipment.

REPORTS TO: Director of bands

JOB SUMMARY: To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the school band program office so that the office's maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs and supervises the usual office routines and practices associated with a productive smoothly run office.
• Obtains, gathers, and organizes pertinent data as needed and puts it into usable form.
• Makes arrangements for conferences and meetings.
• Coordinates appointments of the Director of Bands and directs such to the proper person.
• Handles the correspondence relating to the position.
• Orders and maintains supplies as needed.
• Receipts and deposits all incoming monies and handles financial transactions such as requisitions, fundraiser requests, etc.
• Performs data entry tasks associated with the position.
• Monitors receipt of items ordered and arranges for payment.
• Assists the Assistant Band Directors with routine office tasks.
• Proficient and knowledgeable with computer systems (Excel, Google Docs, student database, transportation database, and Word)
• Attends booster meetings and works to keep them informed regarding all band events.
• Attends all band concerts and major events to be available for all business transactions.
• Works with band directors across the district to ensure all paperwork is in place for all band events including transportation and/or facility requests.
• Maintains good public relations with parents, media outlets, band directors from other schools, college recruiters, private lesson faculty, vendors, and all MPS employees.
• Maintains appropriate emotional control, physical health, and personal appearance.
• Accepts responsibility and arrives punctually for activities and duties as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Creates a calm and inviting atmosphere in the office.
• Creates and maintains a positive climate for students, staff, and patrons.
•  Effective communication skills when interacting with students, patrons, and staff.
• Abides by all district policies and state and federal laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Bands.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 1.290 pay ratio
• 188 Work Day Calendar
• 8 hour work day
• Generous Leave Program: 10 days of sick leave; 3 days of personal leave; 3 days of annual leave; 10 days of vacation leave (opportunity to increase to 15 within 10 years); summer flex schedule; sick leave sharing program; and 5 days of bereavement.
• Health Insurance for the employee; Vision insurance for the employee; and $10,000 life insurance policy for the employee.

EVALUATION: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee or this job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The District may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time it is deemed advisable.  Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Non-professional personnel.

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