High School Band Director

Ritenour School District•Saint Louis, MO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides instruction in the area of Instrumental Music. Works to develop in each student an appreciation of the art of music as part of general culture. Helps students develop individual and group skills in instrumental technique and music reading.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience working in a high school setting.
Music Teacher Certification.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution
Missouri Teaching Certificate-Instrumental Music K-12

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching or directing band is preferred.
Successful student teaching experience and/or prior teaching experience in the area Music, particularly at the secondary level
Experience in the area of music
Ability to play at least one standard orchestral instrument

Responsibilities

Uses music of high quality in a variety of types and styles
Develops students’ knowledge and skills in listening and reading music
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals and musical performances
Builds and maintains a program that attracts students
Plans, rehearses and directs students in musical performances for school and community; applies knowledge of District procedures and limitations set on performances
Collaborates with other District music instructors to ensure continuity of instructional delivery and programming
Ensures that instruments and equipment are properly used, maintained, and stored and that inventory records are accurate and current.
Demonstrates appropriate long and short-term preparation for classroom instruction.
Holds high expectations for all students and sees themselves as facilitators of student learning.
Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in-group settings.
Assess student progress, provides students and parents with specific feedback, and uses the results to adjust instruction as needed.
Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge.
Takes responsibility for teaching the district curriculum as outlined in the curriculum documents.
Establishes clear objectives for all lessons units and projects and communicates these objectives to students.
Keeps abreast of current development in their fields and continues to deepen their understanding of their disciplines.
Establishes and maintains a functional, attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community.
Develops classroom rules on behavior procedures, and maintains fair and just order in the classroom.
Manages discipline in accordance with administrative regulations, school board policies, and legal requirements.
Develops a repertoire of strategies to manage student behavior, individually and in-groups, in a manner that encourages individual responsibility, self-control, self-discipline, and effective decision-making.
Takes reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Demonstrates a respectful, cooperative and caring manner with students and adults in the school community.
Assumes responsibility for the effective functioning of the school to include necessary noninstructional assignments and student management throughout the entire building.
Maintains complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
Contributes to school effectiveness by collaborating with other professionals and participating in school and district activities, such as staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, teacher training workshops and serving on building and district committees.
Pursues professional growth and development through staff development and opportunities, postgraduate education, membership and participation in professional organizations and attendance at regional, state and national meetings.
Actively participates in the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process.
Supervises students during school-sponsored after school/evening activities.
Attends meetings and activities outside the normal school day, i.e., professional development activities, parent conferences, open houses and staff meetings.
Performs other related work as assigned.