Assistant Band Director for the 2024-2025 School Year
Education Service Center Region 11
White Settlement, TX
Training
Full-time
1 month ago
Professional/Certified - Secondary - BandJob Number 0000754679Start DateOpen Date 02/27/2024Closing DateThis is an opportunity to join an amazing team. Successful candidates will care deeply about the students they serve and the colleagues they work with. Alvord ISD staff members model a strong work ethic and have high expectations for themselves and their students. Employees in Alvord ISD enjoy an employee friendly environment which includes strong administrative support, small class sizes, unusual autonomy, and a casual professional employee dress code.Primary Purpose:Help direct and manage the Middle/Intermediate music and band program at assigned campus. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and provide an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.Qualifications:Education/Certification:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityValid Texas teaching certificateDemonstrated competency in instrumental musicCurrent automatic external defibrillator (AED) certificateCommercial Driver's License with Bus Driver EndorsementSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music programKnowledge of curriculum and instructionKnowledge of state and UIL policies governing bandAbility to instruct students and manage their behaviorAbility to interpret dataStrong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skillsExperience:One year student teaching or approved internship.Major Responsibilities and Duties:Instructional Strategies * Help instrumental performers, including marching band, concert band, soloists, and ensembles.
Enforce academic requirements, and verify each student's eligibility to participate in band.
Help with 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.
Student Growth and Development * Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Be a positive role model for students and support mission of the school district.
Classroom Management and Organization * Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Manage student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips activities and arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Communication * Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.Inventory * Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets related to the program.
Oversee cleaning, repairing, and storing of all instruments and equipment.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Professional Growth and Development * Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and board policy in the band area.
Safety Sensitive Addendum * Due to the nature of the job duties set forth herein, this position has been designated a "safety sensitive" position for purposes of random drug testing under AISD Board policy DHE(LOCAL). An employee may contest the categorization of this position as "safety sensitive" by filing a complaint under District policy DGBA(LOCAL). Failure by an employee to contest the categorization of his or her position as a safety sensitive position within 15 school business days of written notification shall constitute consent by the employee to the classification of the employee's position as safety sensitive.Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED)Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingMotion: Frequent walking/marchingLifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); may lift and move musical instrumentsEnvironment: Work outside and inside; exposure to extreme temperatures (hot, cold, and inclement weather), humidity, and prolonged sunlight; work on uneven or slippery surfaces; frequent exposure to noiseMental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district and statewide travelJob DescriptionFull Time or Part Time? Full Time
