What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Band Director position at BHS - Brookhaven High School?
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Valid Mississippi teaching certificate with required endorsement
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A minimum of a Bachelors degree in music/music education
- Prior job experience in teaching instrumental music in an educational setting preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board
REPORTS TO: School Principal and Head Band Director
JOB GOALS: To assist in administering the instrumental music program for Brookhaven Public Schools. To provide guidance and encouragement to students that participate in the instrumental music program. To promote close working relationships with parents and other staff. To keep the Director of Bands informed of emerging issues
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Such duties as may be assigned, including but not limited to, the following:
- Meets all professional conduct standards as set by MS Educator Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct
- Works with the Head Band Director to organize and carry out a rehearsal and performance schedule
- Coordinates assigned activities with the school/district calendar
- Supervises all assigned activities and performances
- Assists the Head Band Director in establishing performance and rehearsal requirements, enforcing academic requirements, and eligibility requirements
- Assists the Head Band Director in maintaining inventory
- Conducts rehearsals and performances as directed
- Assists with summer band rehearsals
- Assists with all rehearsals outside of the regular school day
- Assists the Head band Director with assigned paperwork
- Establish and maintain open communication with students, parents, faculty and staff
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student needs
- Create an environment conductive to teaching and learning
- Follow all board policies and procedures
- Maintain regular attendance and is punctual
- Promote the district’s vision, mission, and goals
- Other duties as assigned by the School Principal or Head Band Director