What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Band Director position at Mathis ISD?
Primary Purpose:
The Assistant Band Director/Mariachi Director, under the supervision of the High School Principal and the Director of Band, shall direct the instructional program for all band students and coordinate band activities for both High School and Middle School campuses.Seeking an experienced teacher with demonstrated ability to maintain and build upon the success of established mariachi program.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Current Texas Teacher Certificate-All Level or Secondary Music Education
Minimum of three(3) years of public school music teaching experience or equivalent related music experience
Special Knowledge Skills & Experience:
- Percussion Specialist with emphasis on Winter Drum Line, Indoor Drum Line
- Ability to coordinate a Marching Fundamental Block
- Ability to prepare a Concert Band for UIL Participation
- Ability to coordinate Electronics/Computer for Marching Band Presentations
- Ability to maintain accurate band inventory, budget, maintenance, and general operationof all activities
- Ability to coordinate the efforts of the band booster organization
- Ability to prepare students for quality participation in UIL/TMEA/ATSSB/TAME/TECA/WGI sponsored events
- Ability to coordinate the instructional process for band students in Concert Band/
- Music Theory, Music Appreciation
- Ability to coordinate the instructional process for band students in Mariachi
- Ability to actively coordinate campus band activities with campus programs, staff, and community
- Strong verbal and written skills. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient skills in word processing, filing, Microsoft Word, Excel, and office machines
- Effective organizational, communication, and Interpersonal skills
Maraichi Band
- Demonstrated ability to teach methods and strategies in voice and mariachi instruments, including violin, trumpet, vihuela, guitar, and guitarron.
- Demonstrated ability in teaching all mariachi styles.
- Demonstrated ability to foster cooperation and establish professional relationships with other music faculty members, administration, and staff.
- Demonstrated success in motivating high-achieving students to excel.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applications can be submitted on the Mathis ISD website at www.mathisisd.org.
Building/Campus Middle School/High School
Subject Area/Teaching Field/Endorsement Music