Head Band Director SY 26-27

Job Details

Job ID: 5716785

Job Description

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

SALARY: Teacher Contract

CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Head Band Director is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the Band program. This teacher is a highly qualified and state-certified educator responsible for delivering Band/Music instruction in a differentiated manner aligned with the Indiana Academic Standards for Instrumental Music. The Head Band Director also provides leadership in program development, student performance preparation, and coordination of band activities and events.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Lead and oversee all aspects of the high school Band program, including, but not limited to: marching band, concert bands, and 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 provide 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 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 and Semester II) at the building level. These performances should include all performance classes.

Prepare students to participate in annual district All-City performances

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

Prepare students to perform for additional community and extracurricular concerts, when scheduled

Utilize instructional materials and resources recommended by the district

Follow SBCSC Musical Instrument Rental procedures for students who choose to rent an SBCSC-owned musical instrument

Maintain and keep available an accurate inventory of band instruments housed within the school

Participate in all Fine Arts Instrumental Music recruiting events

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

Establish 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, and community outreach activities

Compile 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 the 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-town 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