Jefferson County Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Fifth Grade Band Sponsor

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Semester SUPERVISES: Students in group or organization SALARY: Extracurricular Stipend

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Principal in accordance with WV State Code§ ISA-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and JCS Evaluation Policy.

JOB SUMMARY The sponsor will be responsible for the following:

1. Instructing students on the use of band
2. Leadership and support in area of responsibility.
3. Establishing and implementing an improvement process for area of
4. Establishing good public and employee relations in area of responsibility.
5. Maintaining professional work

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following performance standards relate to the responsibilities listed below:

 1. Leadership and support in area of responsibility:

• Supervise students during all activities performed by the
• Instruct students on the use of band
• Arrange for transportation for group
• Oversee the operation of and complete necessary forms relating to activities/fundraisers in which group participates.
• Work with the principal to ensure that high academic and social standards are achieved and

 2. Establishing and implementing an improvement process for area of responsibility:

• Establish guidelines for appropriate
• Establish expectations for individual
• Implement plan to incorporate all members together as a
• Plan and coordinate a culminating activity for the school

 3. Establishing good public and employee relations in area of responsibility:

• Be accessible to students and
• Promote culminating activity to parents and community.

4. Maintaining professional work habits:

• Expected timeline of second semester to be adhered to of service to students is minimum of 2 hours per week during weeks when school 1s m sess10n.
• Sessions are to be cancelled when school is
• Emergency session cancellations are to be made up when
• Create a calendar of service to be approved by school
• Be punctual for all organizational
• Demonstrate professional attitude by responding to suggestions and constructive criticism in a positive manner.
• Work cooperatively with administration, school staff, and Middle School Band
• Maintain a professional
• Maintain poise and self-control during contests and

QUALIFICATIONS:

Teacher certification as required by the state. Recommended by Principal. Preference given to music teacher presently employed at the school of need.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

A successful work history and a minimum of three supervisory references required for consideration.

Jefferson County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code, we require all applicants to fill out an application, which includes supervisory references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidate's qualifications.

Applicants who have been dismissed or have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration. Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide all documents required. Failure to complete the application, provide requested items, or falsification of information will result in the application not being considered.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans

with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this

position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this

position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.