What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Band Teacher position at Conroe Independent School District?
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
POSTING DATE:
03/26/2025
CLOSING DATE:
04/08/2025 04:00 PM
POSTING NUMBER:
048777
LOCATION:
Grand Oaks High School - 016
POSITION TITLE:
Assistant Band Teacher
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Teacher of Instrumental Music
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teachers will teach full band classes and marching band.
- Required activities for the year will include: performance at all football games providing halftime music for drill teams, CISD Super Halftime Show, Assigned parades, TMEA All Region Band and Orchestra Auditions, TMEA All State participation, UIL Marching Band Contest, UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest and UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest.
- Teachers will have concert programs each in the Fall and Spring Semester.
- Teachers will attend all activities in which their students participate.
- Teachers will attend all TMEA/UIL region meetings in the Fall and Spring and will become active in as many region activities as appropriate.
- Teachers will provide regular opportunities for individual and small group instruction outside the school day (i.e., weekly sectionals, master classes, individual help sessions on auditions, solo/ensemble preparation.)
- Teachers will attend all extra sectionals, rehearsals, concerts, etc. required of their students, due to participation in All region and All State Band or Orchestra, etc. or provide a qualified substitute.
- Teachers will hold summer marching rehearsals, following UIL regulations.
- Teachers will interact with the Intermediate School and Junior High School band staff as part of a continual program.
- Regular attendance.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Teachers will perform other duties as assigned.
ASSIGNMENTS TO VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION:
- Seamlessly integrate District-approved online learning platforms and required software into the planning, delivery, and support of virtual instruction.
- Plan, prepare, implement, and evaluate lessons and activities during the standard work hours of the campus at which the teacher is assigned, as well as prolonged or irregular hours.
- Be able to communicate with students, parents, and campus and District personnel during the standard work hours of the campus at which the teacher is assigned, as well as prolonged or irregular hours.
- Adhere to all professional responsibilities and deadlines including professional communication and responsiveness.
- Be flexible, responsive, and positive with students, parents, and staff.
- Effectively translate CISD Best Practices into the virtual instructional setting.
- Regularly attend and apply District-approved professional development in the most up-to-date practices associated with virtual instruction.
- Accurately and timely obtain and report required student data, including attendance, grades, etc.
- Dress professionally as you would if you were offering instruction to students in a traditional, in-person setting.
- Teach and interact with students from a quiet space, free from distraction, where appropriate confidentiality rules can be followed.
- Create a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Provide small group and tutoring opportunities for students who are experiencing difficulty in their learning.
- Support any extracurricular activities for which you are responsible according to District guidelines.
- Attend all required campus and District meetings.
EXPERIENCE:
- Applicants must demonstrate a proficiency in all areas of instrumental music- woodwinds, brass and percussion.
- First year teachers must have band-related student teaching experience at all levels.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor of Music Education
- Certification requirements; Music-All Level
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Applicants for all grades should have adequate keyboard skills.
- Applicants for all grades must demonstrate proficiency on at least one band instrument.
- Applicants must have experience in Corps-style marching band.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
APPLY TO:
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GROUP / GRADE:
9-12
SALARY:
For full teacher salary scale, go to Employment Section of CISD webpage
