Assistant Band Director/Director of Percussion

Siloam Springs School District•Siloam Springs, AR

About The Position

Position Title: Assistant Band Director/Director of Percussion – Siloam Springs High School Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal/Director of Bands Terms of Employment: 205 days with benefits according to Siloam Springs School Board policies Qualifications: Must hold (or be in the process of obtaining) proper Arkansas teacher certification Strong in planning and organization Excellent communicator, both written and verbally Skilled in technology (G-Suite tools, music notation software, Pyware, etc.) Preferred skills in audio and visual media creation/design Skills necessary to develop high achieving, well-rounded percussionists Knowledgeable of contemporary marching band techniques ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Collaborate with Director of Bands to manage all aspects of percussion studies within the Siloam Springs Band Program Collaborate with the Director of Bands to establish curriculum and philosophy that ensures the success and encouragement of all students in the band program Teach separate percussion classes for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades Ability to teach various instruments as assigned by the Director of Bands Direct all aspects of concert and marching percussion activities including Fall marching band, all-region and all state auditions, concert percussion ensembles. Assist with all aspects of Intermediate, Middle, and High School Bands Attend all performances, events, and rehearsals as assigned by the district Director of Bands Conduct after-school sectionals and individual lessons as needed 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 Implement 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 and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation Responsible for maintenance of individual student accounts in Charms

Requirements

Must hold (or be in the process of obtaining) proper Arkansas teacher certification
Strong in planning and organization
Excellent communicator, both written and verbally
Skilled in technology (G-Suite tools, music notation software, Pyware, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Preferred skills in audio and visual media creation/design
Skills necessary to develop high achieving, well-rounded percussionists
Knowledgeable of contemporary marching band techniques

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Director of Bands to manage all aspects of percussion studies within the Siloam Springs Band Program
Collaborate with the Director of Bands to establish curriculum and philosophy that ensures the success and encouragement of all students in the band program
Teach separate percussion classes for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
Ability to teach various instruments as assigned by the Director of Bands
Direct all aspects of concert and marching percussion activities including Fall marching band, all-region and all state auditions, concert percussion ensembles.
Assist with all aspects of Intermediate, Middle, and High School Bands
Attend all performances, events, and rehearsals as assigned by the district Director of Bands
Conduct after-school sectionals and individual lessons as needed
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
Implement 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
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 and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
Responsible for maintenance of individual student accounts in Charms