Middle School Teacher: Band Director

Bosse Attendance District (Washington Middle) Band Position Description

Position Title:  Band Director – 6, 7, 8 (other assisting as schedule allows)

FLSA Status:   

Department:   Academic Affairs – Fine Arts

Reports To:  Building Principal/Director of Fine Arts

The EVSC is seeking an accomplished teacher for 6-8 grade bands at Washington Middle School.  Responsibilities include beginning 6th grade level band instruction through 8th grade advanced band at Washington and assisting in other portions of the Bosse High School program.  The qualified candidate should demonstrate a high level of performance on their primary band instrument, as well as strong knowledge of woodwind/brass/percussion repertoire, curriculum and pedagogy proficiency.  He/she will be responsible for starting woodwind/brass/percussion students, leading and conducting multi-level ensembles, and preparing students for competitions and performances.  This position works in collaboration with other district music teachers and staff.

Evansville is a unique community with a reputation for being very supportive of its school music programs. The band department has a well-established and strong reputation throughout the state, and strives to provide students at all levels with high-quality instruction and excellence-driven performance experiences. 

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Responsible for developing a healthy band program within the Bosse High School district.

• Responsible for teaching all band instruments at the middle and high school levels.

• Collaborate with the Bosse High School district band staff throughout the full lifecycle of its program - from recruiting beginning students to preparing high school students for advanced level performance.

QUALITIES DESIRED:

• Commitment to team approach.

• Comfortable with large and small class sizes.

• Background as a band specialist with successful multi-level pedagogy experience.

• Strong organizational skills.

• High energy, self-driven and motivated.

• Ability to inspire student/community enthusiasm.

• Strong classroom management skills and consistent expectations.

• Working knowledge of pedagogy, rehearsal strategies, methods, and literature.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches corporation-approved curriculum while creating a classroom and total school environment that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and develops and informs students of reasonable rules concerning classroom procedures and behavior and maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.

• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals.

• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.

• Assesses the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, corporation policy, and administrative regulations.

• Administers standardized testing as directed by the EVSC and analyzes standardized testing data and adjusts instructional strategies, as needed, to maximize probability of student success.

• Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers (e.g., college students) in the classroom and on field trips.

• Recognizes the special needs of students with learning disabilities, seeks the assistance of corporation specialists, as needed and/or required, and makes appropriate individualized physical and instructional accommodations within the classroom.

• Available to serve on building-level and corporation-wide committees, e.g., textbook adoption, curriculum writing, test analysis, etc.

• Builds effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and is available outside the instructional day to students and parents for education-related purposes, e.g., open house, conferences, extra-curricular activities, etc.

• Participate in professional growth and development through continuing education, educational seminars, workshops, conferences, membership in professional organizations of the subjects taught, and attendance at corporation-sponsored in-services.

• Directs, attends, and manages all facets of the band concerts, festivals, and solo/ensemble. (After school, evening, and weekend hours will be necessary.)

• Maintains an accurate inventory of instrumental assets as they pertain to the assigned

• classrooms.

• Schedules all rehearsals and performances in coordination with building administrators.

• Regularly adheres to EVSC and school policies, procedures, and rules.

• Maintains a strong, regular personal attendance record.

• Completes all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students, student aides, paraprofessionals, and parent volunteers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience in band pedagogy and instrumental directing required.

Technological skills required. (curricular software, electronic grade book, etc.)

Piano keyboard skills are strongly recommended. 

Should possess a vision for excellence in performing arts at the middle/high school level and a strong desire to achieve success.  

Must be skilled to provide instrumental instruction, run an effective performing and recruiting program, and be flexible to work with other artists. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Indiana teaching certificate in appropriate grade level and area of study required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, school board members, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.  Ability to prepare, project, monitor and document funds from multiple sources.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community.  Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of School Trustees policies.

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. 

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds or more, such as pushing materials on a cart.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are  representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level may vary depending upon the daily activities within the work environment, such as the number of people in the office.  The work environment is frequently interrupted as the employee must meet multiple demands from many people.  The employee must constantly work to meet deadlines. Frequently, the employee must work irregular or extended hours.

“The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.”