Teacher, Band Director IS

College Station ISD•College Station, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Assist the assigned campus band director with the development of the band program and work cooperatively with the designated, intermediate, middle school and high school Band Directors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Demonstrated competency in instrumental music
Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) certificate
Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Ability to interpret data
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
One year student teaching or approved internship and band directing experience

Nice To Haves

A thorough knowledge of technology related to the music classroom such as Finale, is important but not required.

Responsibilities

Direct instrumental performers, including marching band, orchestra, concert band, soloists, and ensembles.
Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band.
Provide for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL.
Support band booster club activities.
Develop and implement plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Work with other member of the staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.
Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Plan and prepare middle school instrumental performers.
Assist the head director with performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band.
Design and implement a concert band program that participates in all concerts including UIL Concert and Sight Reading.
Plan and prepare students for successful participation in the TMEA All District band.
Teach morning and afternoon sectionals in the spring or as directed by the head middle school director.
Plan and prepare students for a Solo and Ensemble contest.
Effectively communicate with band staff, parents and co-workers.
Assist in the maintaining and inventory of school instruments.
Actively participate in professional organizations such as TMEA.
Have regular attendance and good punctuality.
Assist the intermediate school director with teaching three beginning band classes.
Assist the intermediate director with instrument interviews in the spring and all concerts.
Assist the high school band directors during marching season.
Be available to assist the high school directors for summer band, early morning rehearsals, and attend all marching band functions including football games and marching competitions.
Dependable performance requires reliable and dependable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.
Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s)