25-26 SY High School Band Director

BEGINNING DATE: 25-26 School Year

SALARY: Appropriate step on the approved salary schedule

Level 1: $56,953.57

Level 2: $68,231.50

Level 3: $79,509.44

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid/current New Mexico teaching license with appropriate endorsement Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal.

JOB GOAL:

Direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music for the district. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state and district requirements. Plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Planning

• Direct high school instrumental performers, such as marching band, concert band, soloists, and ensembles.
• Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band.
• Provide for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, etc.
• Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in the band area.
• Oversee band booster club and support band booster club activities.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.
• Recommend policies to improve program.
• Budget and Inventory
• Ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
• Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within the department.
• Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment. 

Instruction

• Develop and implement plans for instrumental music program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the New Mexico Public Education Department, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Student Management

• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met

by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use

hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color

vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

193 days. Salary and benefits commensurate with contractual commitments.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with administrative procedures

and established contractual protocols.

Revised May 2015

THE DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, OR HANDICAP IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS

Salary : $56,954 - $79,509