Length of Position: Permanent
Type of Benefits: Full
Months per year: 10
Number of hours per week: 37.50
Number of days per week: 5
State Salary Schedule: Yes
Reports to: Principal
Purpose: The Band Director is the primary instructional delivery person and provides each student with varied opportunities to learn about and enjoy music experiences as a performer and/or listener. The position is demanding, varied and complex. The educator must be collaborative, a relationship builder, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be well trained in various instrument knowledge, early learners, and effective and engaging teaching strategies.
Duties:
- Teach skills in music appreciation, harmony, and explorations in music and in instrumental music (band, orchestra, instrumental ensemble) and choral music (chorus, choir, choral ensemble) to secondary pupils. Use the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities
- Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm with a genuine passion for teaching young learners.
- Administers the school's band program.
- Responsible for the coordination and correlation of Elementary and Middle School band programs with that of the high school.
- Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
- Plan a balanced music program and organize daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time
- Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
- Use repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for all ages and skill levels of pupils
- Control the storage and use of school-owned property; make minor adjustments and request repairs to instruments as required
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances
- Evaluate each pupil''s musical growth and performance, assessing each individual''s contribution to the performance of the group
- Plan, rehearse, and direct pupils in musical programs for school and community
- Select and requisition books, musical instruments, and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records
- Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress
- Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems
- Cooperate with the school administration in providing musical programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies, and civic functions
- Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned
- Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs
- Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities
- Support band booster club activities
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities related to music
- Participate in the continued growth of the district-wide music program by assisting with High School band activities on an as-needed basis, ensuring a manageable balance for both parties.
- Participates in those functions and activities as described in the regular teacher job description.
- Obtains approval from the Principal for all fund-raising activities.
- Obtains Principal's approval in advance for all trips and contests.
- Must be able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forces frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements: Must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina teaching license in appropriate licensure area.
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.