
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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- None
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education/Certification/Experience:
- 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/Skills/Abilities:
- 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.
Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
- 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.
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