Teacher - Head Band Director (2024-2025)

SUMMARY:

Direct and manage the instrumental music and band program at assigned campus. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and provide an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.
• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.
• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional Strategies

• Direct instrumental performers, including 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, other sport events as assigned, pep rallies, parades, and University Interscholastic League (UIL).
• Support Band Booster Club activities.
• Develop and implement plans that fulfill the requirements of the District’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Board policies, and Administrative Regulations.
• Work cooperatively with Special Education Teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to District requirements.
• Develop and implement lesson plans for in-person learning that fulfill the requirements of District’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips activities and arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Communication

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with State, District, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
• Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in All Level Music

• Demonstrated competency in instrumental music

• Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate

Experience:

• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

SPECIAL KNOWLEGDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
• Ability to develop budgets and manage funds
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Monitor the performance of assistant band director.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used:

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Musical instruments
• Personal computer, phone systems, video/instructional equipment, and peripherals

Posture:

• Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

• Frequent walking; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists

Lifting:

• Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)
• Lift and move musical instruments

Environment:

• Work to be completed on-site from assigned school or building
• Work outside and inside; exposure to extreme temperatures (hot, cold, and inclement weather), humidity, and prolonged sunlight; work on uneven or slippery surfaces
• Frequent exposure to noise
• No remote work
• Frequent districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands:

• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress work; prolonged or irregular hours

INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit, or any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.