Band Director (Spring Semester Only)

Huntsville School District
Job Description

Job Title: Middle School Band Director (Grades 6-8)

Reports To: Principal

Contracted Days: 190

Job Summary: To supervise and coordinate the instrumental music program for middle school students, fostering a love for music and promoting the development of musical skills, self-esteem, and teamwork through rehearsals, performances, and educational experiences.

Essential Duties:

• Plan, rehearse, and direct musical performances for school events, community functions, and out-of-school opportunities such as concerts, festivals, and competitions.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and staff to promote participation in the band program and keep all stakeholders informed of schedules, expectations, and performances.
• Collaborate with school administration to provide music for assemblies, graduation ceremonies, and civic events.
• Supervise students during all band-related activities, ensuring their safety and promoting a positive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records such as attendance, eligibility, and rosters, providing necessary reports to school administration.
• Manage the maintenance, storage, and distribution of school-owned instruments and equipment, including scheduling repairs and ordering supplies as needed.
• Prepare and submit the band program’s budget annually and follow district procedures for purchasing materials and supplies.
• Stay current on instructional methods, new music, and equipment to enhance the band program and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages students to develop their musical skills, teamwork, discipline, and confidence through participation in the band.
• Uphold district policies and ensure that all band-related activities align with the school’s mission and values.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Valid teaching license for the grade level and subject area assigned.
• Meets requirements for Arkansas Qualified Teacher designation, if applicable to the teaching assignment.

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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and laptop carts. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

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 essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Other:

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems necessary.