Assistant Band Director
About The Position
The Assistant Band Director will collaborate with the district Director of Bands to establish curriculum and philosophy for the band program, ensuring student success and encouragement. This role involves teaching beginning band classes, team-teaching middle school band, and assisting with all aspects of the High School Band. The position requires attendance at all assigned performances, events, and after-school rehearsals, as well as collaboration with other band directors in professional learning communities. The Assistant Band Director will monitor student progress, adjust instruction, create a positive educational climate, establish classroom behavior expectations, and communicate effectively with parents/guardians. Additionally, the role includes referring students for specialized services and participating in curriculum review and design, implementing various instructional strategies.
Requirements
- Must hold proper Arkansas teacher certification – Instrumental Music Education (6-12)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the district Director of Bands to establish curriculum and philosophy that ensures the success and encouragement of all students in the band program
- Teach two like-instrument beginning band classes
- Team teach middle school band classes
- Assist with all aspects of High School Band
- Attend all performances, events, and after-school rehearsals as assigned by the district Director of Bands
- 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
- Refer students for alternative 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, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
- Serve on committees as assigned
Benefits
- Benefits according to Siloam Springs School Board policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
