Job Title:        Assistant Band Director                     Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Reports To:    Principal                                              Date Revised: March 1, 2007

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Primary Purpose:

Assist in directing and managing the overall program of instrumental music for the district.  Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state, UIL, and district requirements.  Plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition. 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: 

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three years teaching and band directing experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Planning

Assist high school band director in directing high school instrumental performers, including marching band, concert band, soloist, and ensembles.  Direct junior high school instrumental performers, concert band, soloist, 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 converts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL activities.

Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.

Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, UIL rules, and board policy in band area.

Support band booster club activities.

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. 

Recommend policies to improve program. 

Budget and Inventory

Ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are well managed.

Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs. 

Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.

Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within the department.

Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.

Instruction

Develop and implement plans for instrumental music program and show written evidence of preparation as required. 

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.

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.

Student Management

Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 

Communication

Establish and maintain openness of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None 

Working Conditions: 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.  Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel, frequent prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather.

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.