Music Teacher ( Grades: EC-5 )

Dallas Independent School District • Dallas, TX

319d

About The Position

The position involves assisting with the direction of all school band performances, which includes marching band, concert band, jazz band, soloists, and small ensembles. The role requires establishing performance requirements, enforcing academic requirements, and verifying each student's eligibility to participate in band. Additionally, the position entails providing opportunities for band participation in both curricular and extracurricular events, such as concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, TMEA, and UIL activities. Arrangements for transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events must also be made, while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, State and Local Board of Education policy, and UIL rules governing band participation. Evaluative findings, including student achievement data, will be used to determine program effectiveness and ensure continuous program renewal that responds to student needs. The position also involves planning and using appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students. Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned.
• Direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music for the school(s) assigned.
• Advanced typing skills of 60 wpm.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direction of all school band performances, including marching band, concert band, jazz band, soloists, and small ensembles.
• Assist with establishing performance requirements, enforcing academic requirements, and verifying each student's eligibility to participate in band.
• Provide opportunities for band participation in curricular and extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, TMEA, and UIL activities.
• Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State and Local Board of Education policy, and UIL rules governing band participation.
• Assist with evaluative findings to determine program effectiveness and ensure continuous program renewal.
• Assist with planning and use of appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment.
• Assist with development and implementation of plans for improvement and growth of the band program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree