Teacher, 1st Assistant Band Director; Grapevine High School

Overview

Job Title: Teacher, 1st Assistant Band Director

Dept./School: Grapevine High School

Date Revised: May 2024

Primary Purpose: Provide students with outstanding learning 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.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for teaching music
• Demonstrated competency or potential as an assistant high school band director

Special Knowledge/Skills

• 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
• 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
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of band pedagogy (wind and percussion instrument pedagogy, rehearsal techniques, conducting, ear training, counting systems, music theory)
• Knowledge of marching band pedagogy (marching fundamentals, rehearsal techniques, choreography)
• Knowledge of jazz band pedagogy and literature
• Knowledge of UIL and TMEA rules, entry requirements, and important dates and deadlines
• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, scope, and sequence in a band setting
• Ensure the proper use, maintenance, and tracking of the school’s instruments, equipment, and music inventory
• Knowledge of outside-of-school activities to enhance students’ musical experiences
• High Brass and/or Woodwind background preferred
• Knowledge of social media, Canva, Presto, and/or Smore, etc., preferred

Experience

• At least one semester of student teaching or approved internship
• Notable performance and/or instruction experience in TMEA, UIL, BOA, WGI, DCI, US Bands, etc.

Musical Performance

• Direct the 2nd (Non-Varsity) Concert Band
• Assist in the direction of all other ensembles, including marching band, varsity band, sub non varsity band, and middle school bands
• Present high-quality large ensemble performances for the school and community
• Present high-quality large ensemble performances in accordance with the standards of UIL or selected festivals and contests
• Teach sight-reading skills in accordance with the standards of UIL or selected festivals and contests
• Present high-quality solo and small ensemble performances for the school, community or selected festivals and contests
• Support students in All Region, Area, and State process

Instructional Strategies

• Effectively use instructional and rehearsal strategies
• Develop and implement lesson plans 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 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 assigned
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
• 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 staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements

Student Growth and 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 as…