2020/21 Assistant Band Director, High School Job Listing at Leander ISD in Leander, TX (Job ID 4720)

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To assist in the coordination and facilitation for the secondary band program so that each student is provided the opportunity to achieve the music knowledge and skills that will lead to a lifetime of music appreciation. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Direct high school instrumental performers, including concert band, soloists, and ensembles.
• Assist with band participation at extra-curricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL activities.
• Instruct at high schools and middle schools as assigned.
• 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.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rule, Texas Education Agency and UIL rules, and board policy pertaining to band.
• Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• None

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• For teachers providing English Language Arts Reading instruction as the teacher of record, ESL certification is required.

• Knowledge of all UIL and TEA rules pertaining to band and Knowledge of band instructional techniques and pedagogy.
• Skill in instructional, communication, public relations and organization.
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data and advance knowledge by attending workshops, conventions, and staff development sessions.

• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during portions of work day.
• Needs to move about inside the classroom or campus to monitor students as necessary.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Frequent moving of small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• Occasional requires lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on short-term basis.
• Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.
• Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.