Middle/High School Band Teacher

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

1. Teaches instrumental music skills (band, orchestra, instrumental ensemble) and in music appreciation, harmony, and explorations in music to secondary pupils. 

2. Plans a balanced music program, and organizes class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allocated time. 

3. Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils. 

4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation. 

5. Encourages pupils to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible. 

6. Cooperates with school administration in providing musical programs for school related activities and community functions. Prepares at least two public concerts per school year. 

7. Establishes clear outcomes for all lessons, class work and projects. The outcomes are communicated to students. 

8. Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. 

9. Reasonably assists and instructs students interested in solo and ensemble  performance, during after school hours. 

10. Provides detailed plans for substitute teachers including lessons, schedules and  rules regarding classroom organization, procedures, and individual student needs. 

11. Participates in all district scheduled and approved activities for band directors and/or students. 

12. Oversees scheduling and other arrangements for rehearsals and concerts with the building principal. 

13. Attends all county and all district meetings scheduled by and for band directors. 

14. Participates in community parades and activities approved by the principal 

15. Band directors will attend all parades and all marching band related functions. 

16. Supervises all after-school activities involving band students, such as concerts, rehearsals, parades, football games, contests, sectionals, summer band camp, etc.  Take all steps necessary and reasonable to protect students. 

17. Advises and assists any band parent support group and their activities. 

18. Secures and supervises transportation of students for special events. 

19. Maintains an up-to-date inventory of all school owned instruments, equipment, uniforms, and music for the band program. Cares for and maintains surveillance over all school-owned instruments, equipment, uniforms, and music for the band program in order to prevent loss or abuse. Protects equipment, materials, and facilities. 

20. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. 

21. Reviews current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility. Maintains professional competence through in-service professional development. 

22. Ensures adherence to good safety procedures in and out of the Band Room. 

23. Follows all federal and state laws and ECSS Board Policies. 

24. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or his/her designee.