Position Title: Band Director

Department: School

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Directs and manages the overall program of instrumental music and marching band for the assigned school. Provides students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensures compliance with all state and district requirements. Plans activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs school instrumental performances including marching band, orchestra, concert band, jazz band, soloists, and ensembles.
• Establishes performance requirements, enforces academic requirements, and verifies each student’s eligibility to participate in band.
• Provides for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and community events.
• Organizes and implements band trips in accordance with district policy and regulations as well as student interest and ability. Arranges transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, MSHSAA rules, and Board of Education policies.
• Supports band booster club activities.
• Organizes and conducts tryouts for the band; informs administration and participants of final selections.
• Plans, rehearses, and directs musical experiences for the school and community with a minimum of three evening performances per school year.
• Cooperates with the school administration in providing music programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies, and, as appropriate, civic functions that enhance the students’ performing experience.
• Oversees scheduling and other arrangements for the rehearsals and concerts in cooperation with the building principal.
• Prepares students and required documents and makes all arrangements for District and State auditions and competitions.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of school-owned instruments. Controls the storage and use of school-owned equipment and materials; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
• Submits budget needs annually to the principal in accordance with established timelines and guidelines.
• Orders all supplies and materials necessary for band-related activities in accordance with established district procedures and budget allocations.
• Develops and implements plans for the instrumental music program and shows written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid SC Teaching Certificate for subject area as required by South Carolina Department of Education

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees the work of assigned assistant band directors including but not limited to all marching band staff.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and instructional manuals. Ability to design and write professional development plans, reports and data entry procedures. Ability to effectively present professional development and training and respond to questions from groups of educators, trainees, media, administrators and organization members.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data. Ability to apply basic concepts of statistical analysis, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems.

Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental, and administrative needs and provide timely feedback. Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents. Ability to provide instruction to ESOL students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice. Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations. Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the “chain of command” as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.

Presents a positive image of the District at all times.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Ability to operate a personal computer and related software. Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning. Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems. Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities.

Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and district employees. Ability to implement a flexible work schedule to meet the reporting deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required. Ability to perform duties with a high level of detail and accuracy. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Ability to perform duties required to assist with the marching band program, including but not limited to the ability to withstand the physical demands of outdoor rehearsals and performances, exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather. Frequent heavy lifting and/or moving of large equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform duties required to assist with the marching band program, including but not limited to the ability to withstand the physical demands of outdoor rehearsals and performances, exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather. The noise level in this environment is loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Frequent District and occasional statewide travel. Frequent interruptions and immediate attention to unexpected situations are expected.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

190 Days

Teacher Pay Scale plus band director supplemental pay

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to Board policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A. D. A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.