What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School: Assistant Band Director position at Fort Bend ISD?
Job Overview
The Middle School Assistant Band Director will assist the Head Band Director with the planning and implementation of the instructional program for the campus Level 1-3 concert bands. The incumbent will assist in managing aspects of the campus band program. The incumbent will fulfill professional responsibilities related to teaching middle school band courses and assisting with the management of the instructional program. Prolonged or irregular work hours are required.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
- In coordination with the Head Band Director, implement, monitor, and maintain progress with group and individual instruction, rehearsals, and performances for the Level 1-3 middle school concert bands
- In coordination with the Head Band Director, plan appropriate learning activities including determination of appropriate type and level of materials and implement an instructional program that provides an appropriate learning sequence, considering different learning styles and a range of abilities
- Assess student achievement as related to desired educational goals and outcomes and maintain appropriate assessment documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes
- Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
- Manage the behavior of learners in the instructional setting to ensure the environment is conducive to the learning process; assist and participate in management of student behavior in all parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site both during and outside of school hours; monitor and enforce compliance with the Fort Bend ISD Student / Parent Handbook and Student Code of Conduct
- Ensure classroom and / or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are accessible to students and in good condition
Program Supervision
Professional Responsibilities
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting / carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
