Teacher, Head Band Director; Grapevine Middle School

Teacher, Head Band Director (Grapevine Middle School)

Grapevine‑Colleyville ISD Grapevine Middle - Grapevine, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

Provide students with outstanding learning activities and experiences in music so they develop pedagogical and technical mastery, musical understanding, and a love of music. The director will encourage lifelong learning and participation in music beyond the middle and high school settings.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for teaching music with specific training in band.
• Demonstrated competency or potential as a head middle school band director.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of fine arts teachers at the campus and district level.
• Must be able to recruit students to the program and instill a love of music.
• Ability to create a positive culture for students, parents, and staff.
• Must have high expectations of their own work and the work of their students.
• Ability to work positively and collaboratively with parent support organizations.
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior in both small and large ensembles.
• Knowledge of specific band pedagogy to include, but not limited to: wind and percussion instrument pedagogy, rehearsal techniques, conducting, ear training, counting systems, and music theory.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction with specific knowledge of scope and sequence in a band setting.
• Knowledge of UIL and TMEA rules, entry requirements, and important dates and deadlines.
• Ensure the proper use, maintenance, and tracking of the school’s instrument, equipment, and music inventory.
• Knowledge of outside-of-school activities to enhance students’ musical experiences.

• At least 3 years of successful band directing experience as defined by UIL ratings, student achievement, and class enrollment.

• Musical Performance:
  Present high-quality large ensemble performances for the school and community, in accordance with the standards of UIL and selected festivals and contests. Teach sight-reading skills in accordance with the standards of UIL. Present high-quality solo and small ensemble performances for the school, community and selected festivals and contests.
• Instructional Strategies:
  Effectively use instructional and rehearsal strategies; recruit and retain students into the program through high quality instruction; develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program; prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles; present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, 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;
  
  conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities; work cooperatively with special education teachers; work with other staff for instructional goals; plan and supervise assignments of assistant director, teacher aide(s), student teacher(s) and volunteer(s).
• Student Growth & Development:
  Monitor and encourage student growth and development; use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process; help students analyze and improve study and practice methods and habits; conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal evaluation; assume responsibility for extracurricular activities; sponsor outside activities; be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
• Classroom Management & Organization:
  Create a classroom environment conducive to learning; recruit and retain students by creating a positive culture; manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct; manage band finances in a fiscally responsible manner; organize and lead a strong booster club and volunteer program; interview, screen, hire and…