Assistant Band Director

Assistant Band Director

Qualifications: Must hold proper Arkansas teacher certification – Instrumental Music Education (6-12) Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal/Director of Bands Terms of Employment: 205 days with benefits according to Siloam Springs School Board policies
Essential Job Functions:

Collaborate with the district Director of Bands to establish curriculum and philosophy that ensures the success and encouragement of all students in the band program
Teach two like-instrument beginning band classes
Team teach middle school band classes
Assist with all aspects of High School Band
Attend all performances, events, and after-school rehearsals as assigned by the district Director of Bands
Collaborate with other band directors/teachers in professional learning communities
Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
Create positive educational climate for students
Establish classroom behavior expectations and procedures
Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress
Effectively implement district initiatives
Refer students for alternative services as provided by the district (ESL, Special Education, G/T, etc)
Participate in curriculum review and design
Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
Other Job Functions:

Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
Serve on committees as assigned