Band Director Potential

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university.

Valid Alabama teacher certificate in the area of instrumental music or other applicable subject area.

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Must meet background clearance requirements a specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.

Establishes a positive classroom climate and effectively manages band and instrumental music instruction within that environment.

Develops and implements a program of instruction based upon the goals and standards of the National Association for Music Education.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

Prepares the band and other instrumental groups for appropriate public performances in keeping with the expectations of the school, principal, and community.

Directs the organization, supervision, and discipline of students during classes and at public events.

Works with other band directors and school officials in the school system to ensure a continuous and correlated development through all levels of band instruction.

Coordinates the preparation and distribution of materials that inform students and their parents of the requirements for band participation, band policies, schedules, and related program information.

Attends meetings, practices, games, events and activities associated with assigned band direction responsibilities.

Works with the principal, school staff and boosters in improving and maintaining existing facilities, equipment, uniforms, and band resources.

Demonstrates proper professional and ethical behavior at all times.

Prepares and administers the band program budgets; maintains equipment inventory and maintenance records; coordinates scheduling, transportation, supe Nision and publicity for the school band program.

Approves and directs sales and advertising campaigns to benefit the band program; seeks collaborative partnerships with community agencies and grant sources to benefit the band program.

Expends funds and makes purchases for the band program according to established school system accounting procedures.

Supe Nises and coordinates participation in competitive events involving individual band students and the school band program.

Ensures to the maximum extent possible, the safety and well-being of all participants in the band program.

Coordinate and supe Nises the auxiliary or adjunct groups that perform with the band.

Coordinates the proper maintenance and use of instrumental music equipment and facilities.

Promotes the band program through appropriate recruiting and publicity activities.

Actively supe Nises students during assigned duty before, during and/or after school as directed.

Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.

Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.

Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supe Nisory personnel.

Attends conferences and training sessions to improve skills and programs.

Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.

Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supe Nises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools,…