Assistant Band Director

Description: Assistant Band Director

Primary Purpose

Assist and manage the middle school/high band program, also, to assist the high

school/middle school band director. Provide students with an opportunity to participate

in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state, University

Interscholastic League (UIL), and district requirements. Plan activities to achieve district,

region, and state recognition.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of overall operation of an instrumental music program

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Successful Military Marching required

Currently has CDL or willing to obtain

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Program Planning

• Assist middle/high school instrumental performers, including marching band, concert
  
  

band, soloists, 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 concerts, 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 rule, UIL rules, and
  
  

board policy in the 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 managed wisely.
  
  

10 Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

• Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
• Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within department.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.
  
  

Instruction

• Develop and implement plans for an 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 the 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 the 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 open communication by conducting conferences with
  
  

parents, students, principals, and teachers.

• Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community
  
  

members.

Personnel Management

• Assist with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assistant
  
  

band directors.

Other

• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with
  
  

students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom

or office setting)

• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district and occasional statewide

travel; prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat,

cold, and inclement weather.