26-27 Assistant Band Director WCHS

TITLE: Assistant Band Director

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To teach students in a manner that they can apply the knowledge and skills

required for College and Career Readiness in accordance with the Mississippi Framework and

Common Core Curriculum.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Students and their learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Other duties may be assigned.

Develops and implements plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required
Prepares lessons that reflects accommodations for individual differences
Presents the subject matter according to guidelines established by MDE and the district
Plans and uses appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned
Conducts assessment of student learning styles and use results for instructional activities
Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to state/district requirements
Uses technologies in the teaching/learning process
Assists students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study
Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing
Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school administrator
Implements the strategies outlined by the district.
Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
Presents a positive role model for students that support the mission of the school
Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students
Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, cooperative learning, lecture, discovery, etc.
Manages student behavior in the classroom and administer discipline according to board policy and administrative regulations
Takes necessary and reasonable precaution to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
Establishes and maintain open lines of communication with parents and students
Uses acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
Identifies student need and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities
Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with state/district guidelines
Supervises students in out of classroom activities during the day and on all field lessons
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state/district testing programs
Participates in Professional Learning Communities, faculty committees/meetings, and the sponsorship of student activities
Uses student data to guide instruction and professional development
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; Experience preferred but not required. Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi teaching certificate with an endorsement in one or more of the following areas: 165, 166, 167.

Salary in accordance with teacher salary schedule, plus supplement

(205 Day Contract )