HS Assistant Band Director - Percussion

Comal ISD•New Braunfels, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with the direction and management of the overall program of instrumental music for the district. This role involves being a participating, cooperative member of the band staff at both the high school and middle school level. The Assistant Band Director provides students with opportunities to participate in extracurricular band activities, ensures compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and district requirements, and plans activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Texas teaching certificate.

Nice To Haves

Three years of teaching, band experience is preferred.
Class B CDL with P and S endorsement is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with the direction of middle school instrumental performers.
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 UIL activities.
Arranges transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and board policy in the band area.
Supports band booster club activities.
Obtains and uses evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.
Encourages students to excel in both band programs and academic arenas.
Coordinates fundraising activities and assist with the management of funds.
Assists in tracking current inventory of all fixed assets within department, to include maintenance and cleaning of instruments.
Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Conducts ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Applies and enforces student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Accompanies and supervises students on out-of-town trips.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintains professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records.
Performs other duties as assigned.