What are the responsibilities and job description for the Band Director position at Baldwin County Public Schools?
Job Title – Band Director
Supervised by/Reports to: Principal
Supervises: Assistant Band Director(s), designated auxiliary unit sponsors, interns, or student assistants
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Goals:
- To carry out the goals and objectives of the school band program.
- To instruct and direct band students for the development of their individual musical skills and for the development of the school’s band program.
- To provide leadership in character development, musicianship and the overall development of student band members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university.
- Valid Alabama teacher certificate in the area of instrumental music or other applicable subject area.
- Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, manage, evaluate, and implement programs for student success.
- Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
- Ability to organize and supervise students, volunteers or designated staff members; manage budgets; and, develop curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students as designated.
- Knowledge and skill in the development and effective operation of a school instrumental music program.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Knowledge of first aid and safety procedures.
- Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
- Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
- Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
- Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.
Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
- Serves as a role model and works toward the development of good character and desirable attitudes among students.
- Establishes a positive classroom climate and effectively manages band and instrumental music instruction within that environment.
- Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students and staff.
- Utilizes innovative teaching techniques and technology as a teaching tool to plan and provide instruction; acts as a facilitator for students in the use of technology in the classroom.
- Ensures fair and impartial treatment of all students.
- Displays technical competence in band direction.
- Develops and implements a program of instruction based upon the goals and standards of the National Association for Music Education.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Develops an appropriate and justifiable system for the evaluation and grading of students under his/her supervision.
- Prepares the band and other instrumental groups for appropriate public performances in keeping with the expectations of the school, principal, and community.
- Directs the organization, supervision, and discipline of students during classes and at public events.
- Works with other band directors and school officials in the school system to ensure a continuous and correlated development through all levels of band instruction.
- Coordinates the preparation and distribution of materials that inform students and their parents of the requirements for band participation, band policies, schedules, and related program information.
- Attends meetings, practices, games, events and activities associated with assigned band direction responsibilities.
- Works with the principal, school staff and boosters in improving and maintaining existing facilities, equipment, uniforms, and band resources.
- Demonstrates proper professional and ethical behavior at all times.
- Prepares and administers the band program budgets; maintains equipment inventory and maintenance records; coordinates scheduling, transportation, supervision and publicity for the school band program.
- Collects, receipts and submits school funds in accordance with school procedures and Board policy.
- Approves and directs sales and advertising campaigns to benefit the band program; seeks collaborative partnerships with community agencies and grant sources to benefit the band program.
- Expends funds and makes purchases for the band program according to established school system accounting procedures.
- Supervises and coordinates participation in competitive events involving individual band students and the school band program.
- Ensures to the maximum extent possible, the safety and well-being of all participants in the band program.
- Maintains discipline, addresses grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
- Gives attention to band students’ grades, school conduct and overall well-being.
- Coordinate and supervises the auxiliary or adjunct groups that perform with the band.
- Coordinates the proper maintenance and use of instrumental music equipment and facilities.
- Reports injuries according to Board policy and school procedures.
- Promotes the band program through appropriate recruiting and publicity activities.
- Participates in state-approved evaluation program as required.
- Actively supervises students during assigned duty before, during and/or after school as directed.
- Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities and assigned.
- Participates in administration of state and/or standardized testing as assigned; establishes appropriate testing environment and ensures test security.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
- Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.
- Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
- Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
- Attends conferences and training sessions to improve skills and programs.
- Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.
- Uses effective collaboration skills to work as an effective team member.
- Serves as needed on committees, representative bodies, and/or task forces to improve system services and/or student achievement.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
- Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by the principal and/or supervisor(s).
Terms of Employment: Ten-month position in accordance with Board’s salary schedule.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Baldwin County Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.
