• Assistant Band Director

    South Bend Empowerment Zone (South Bend, IN)


    Job Details

    Job ID: 5218227

    Job Description

    IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

     

    SALARY: Teacher Contract

     

    CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    The Asst. Band Director position assists the Head Band Director in all aspects of the Band program. This teacher is a highly qualified and state certified teacher responsible for delivering Band/Music content in a differentiated manner that is aligned with the Indiana Academic Standards for Instrumental Music.

    MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

    + Assist the Head Band Director in all aspects of the HS Band program, including, but not limited to: marching band, concert bands, jazz bands

    + Have a working knowledge of best practices in Music Education, arts integration, and Indiana Academic Standards for Instrumental Music, while implementing a curriculum based in creativity

    + Guide, motivate and engage students in learning, including understanding the principles of music, music reading, musicianship, and specific instrumental and performance skills through solo and ensemble practice and performances

    + Enhance symbolic communication, promote self-esteem, self-motivation, aesthetic awareness, cultural exposure, creativity, improved emotional expression and social harmony, relationships, team-building, cooperation, self-confidence and providing an avenue for building performance competencies

    + Make use of quality instrumental literature in diverse styles appropriate in difficulty and range for students

    + Maintain a safe classroom, using appropriate classroom management skills

    + Complete and maintain all required student records

    + Utilize the SBCSC technology, as required

    + Attend and participate in required staff meetings and building-wide trainings and initiatives

    + Collaborate with building staff to integrate the arts into their curriculum, as well as their curriculum into the music curriculum

    + Plan, rehearse, and direct students in a minimum of two concerts per year (Semester I, Semester II) at the building level. These performances should include all performance classes.

    + Prepare students to participate in annual district All-City performances

    + Prepare and assist students to perform in the ISSMA Solo & Ensemble and Organizational contests, when possible

    + Prepare students to perform for additional community/extra-curricular concerts, when scheduled

    + Utilize instructional materials/resources recommended for the district

    + Follow the SBCSC Musical Instrument Rentals procedures for students who choose to rent a SBCSC-owned musical instrument

    + Keep and have available an accurate inventory of band instruments housed in your school

    + Participate in all Fine Arts Instrumental Music recruiting events

    + Attend corporation Fine Arts and Instrumental Music staff meetings, as scheduled

    + Assist in establishing performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band

    + Provide for band participation at school-related and community events, such as concerts, recruiting performances, community outreach, etc.

    + Assist with compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs

    + Coordinate fundraising activities and management of funds

    + Facilitate cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment

    + Develop and implement plans for instrumental music program and show written evidence of preparation, including lesson plans, as required

    + Conduct ongoing formative and summative assessments of student achievement

    + Accompany and supervise students on in- and out-of-town trips

    + Maintain open communication and professional relationships with all stakeholders

    + 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

    + Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

    + Other duties as assigned

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Licensed and Highly Qualified in Instrumental Music Education. Knowledge of overall operations of instrumental music programs

    + Ability to manage budget and personnel

    + Knowledge of state, district and school policies and procedures

    + Ability to interpret district policies, procedures and data

    + Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

    + Experience working in an urban environment preferred

    + Must not currently be on a Performance Improvement Plan

     

    Position Type: Full-time

     

    Positions Available: 1