Fine Arts Specialist - Percussion Instructor; Paraprofessional; General Interest

Reports To

Campus Principal / Managing Director of Fine Arts

184 days

Assist the band directors on assigned campuses, specifically in the area of percussion instruction. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular orchestra activities in accordance with all District, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements.

Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education from an accredited university preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Extensive content knowledge and instructional pedagogy

Operational knowledge of secondary band programs

Effective leadership skills

Knowledge of state and UIL policies pertaining to band

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of relevant technology

Strong collaborative skills

Programming:

Assist the head band director in the development of an annual calendar of student performance opportunities and events and all required region and state competitions and evaluations.

Prepare students for participation in UIL and Frisco ISD Middle School Solo and Ensemble and UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluations.

Prepare students for participation and actively participate in the Texas Music Education Association (TMEA) All-Region/All-State band audition process.

Provide opportunities for student participation in extracurricular events.

Comply with federal and state laws, TEA rules, UIL rules and regulations, and Frisco ISD Board and Fine Arts Department policies.

Collaborate with directors in the same feeder pattern and/or across the District.

Teaching and Learning:

Develop and implement lesson plans for assigned classes and provide written lesson plans as required.

Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.

Present subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, Board policies, and administrative regulations.

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Student Growth and Development:

Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of all students.

Maintain educational records demonstrating student mastery and growth in curricular content.

Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Be a positive role model for students.

Support the mission of the Frisco Independent School District, to know each student by name and need.

Budget Management:

Assist assigned campus band directors with maintaining a current inventory of all fixed assets within the department.

Communication:

Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers as needed.

Employ excellent interpersonal skills and promote collaborative teaming by working with campus and District colleagues to develop a positive school climate.

Professional Growth and Development:

Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

Keep informed of and comply with state, District, and school regulations and policies…