High School Teacher - Band Director

Horry County Schools•Myrtle Beach, SC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

To assume responsibility for the administration of the band program at assigned high school by providing a quality music education program for students.

Requirements

Valid teaching certificate with certification in the area of Instrumental Music.
Demonstrated skills in computers and other technology.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years of previous experience as a band director preferred.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Administration and/or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction to band students in a variety of performance opportunities including, but not limited to: concert band, marching band, jazz ensemble, pep band, and other solo and small ensemble experiences.
Instruct students in effective performance practices in concert, jazz, marching, pep band, and other appropriate venues.
Develop effective, daily lesson plans that incorporate a variety of research-based instructional strategies designed to maximize learning for all students.
Ensure instruction is based upon the South Carolina Standards for Instrumental Music Education (9-12 band) and reflective of guidelines and procedures outlined in the HCS district Curriculum Guide, the ASBDA Band Curriculum Guide, and the South Carolina Band Director's Association Director's Handbook.
Provide instruction that is part of a consistent, comprehensive, and sequential 6-12 curriculum developed and implemented in conjunction with the middle school director(s) and school fine arts departmental expectations.
Utilize an appropriate grading system consistent with district, school, and departmental expectations.
Maintain a safe and orderly environment built upon an effective classroom management plan that is consistent with school administration expectations.
Foster a positive classroom environment that encourages individual and ensemble achievement.
Be responsible for performances of the bands of the assigned school, including a minimum of two local public concerts, performances for appropriate on-campus school events, ceremonial music, and selected off-campus performance experiences.
Maintain appropriate and current records, including inventory, correspondence, enrollment, attendance, grades, financial records, and other necessary operational records.
Develop plans for daily rehearsals and extra-curricular rehearsals to ensure efficient use of students' time and skill acquisition.
Effectively communicate with school and district administrators concerning band activities and seek guidance and/or permission in advance as appropriate.
Develop and distribute an annual schedule of band events and activities.
Serve as the school's liaison to the band booster club.
Complete all school and district reports, surveys, and other paperwork within designated timelines/deadlines.
Attend district staff meetings and events and maintain good communication with district administrators through principals.
Maintain band facilities in a clean and organized manner.
Keep parents, the public, and media, through appropriate administrators, apprised of band activities, events, and accomplishments.
Support the instrumental music instructional team by coordinating with middle and high school orchestra and band directors.
Coordinate with the middle school band director(s) to plan and organize performances and other events.
Assume other responsibilities as necessary for the effective operation of the band program and any other such responsibilities as assigned by the principal.