Teacher, Band

Position: Teacher, Band (2025-2026 School Year)
Teacher, Band  School Year)

Position Type:

Campus Teacher:
Middle School/Fine Arts MS

Date Posted:

2/4/2025

Location:

District Wide

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Additional Information:
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Job Title:

Teacher Head Band Middle School

Reports To:

Principal and Director for Fine Arts

FLSA Status:
Exempt

SUMMARY

Produces outstanding performing groups; develops individual musicianship with all students; promotes an appreciation for the best in all areas of music; and teaches the value of individual and team effort in reaching a common goal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Directs middle school performing ensembles.

Prepares and participates in all UIL contest and functions.

Cooperates with the head high school band director and in alignment with the overall band program, sets goals for the middle school band programs and recommends instructional practices to provide for their continuous improvement.

Enforces academic requirements for performances and verifies each student's eligibility to participate.

Arranges transportation, lodging, and meals as needed for events and ensures adequate supervision of students.

Assists students and the region TMEA officials in the preparation and implementation of All-Region, Area, and All-State auditions and band clinics.

Assists the TMEA region officials by judging at All-Region middle school and high school band auditions.

Assists in the preparation and implementation of district-wide musical events such as Pre-UIL, Solo and Ensemble Contest, instrument fairs, and middle school band concerts.

Assists with the recruitment, recommendation, and mentorship of assistant directors.

Supports and actively encourages student involvement in the music program

Assists with the instructional support at feeder high schools and other schools within the district.

Provides for the care, protection and maintenance of school property, band instruments, equipment, and uniforms.

Maintains an accurate inventory and check-out record of school-owned instruments, equipment, and uniforms.

Attends and participates in region and state meetings of professional organizations (i.e. TMEA).

Organizes, plans, and performs concerts with all bands and smaller instrumental groups.

Maintains quality management and discipline in the organization and classroom.

Assists and cooperates with other band directors to improve band programs in the school district.

Establishes and maintains open communication and professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

Coordinates fundraising activities and manages funds as directed by the campus principal.

Assists and cooperates with the Director for Fine Arts in the preparation and implementation of new and existing programs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REMOTE INSTRUCTION ONLY

Provides students with appropriate distance or virtual instruction in the academic subject area assigned to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through distance or virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation, as required. Prepare lessons instructional formats that accommodate differences in individual students.

Plans and uses appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing between the hours established by the campus and departmental leadership to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents. The rest of the workday is committed to planning, preparing, implementing, and evaluating lessons and activities.

Communicates with students or parents in accordance with the frequencies and mediums established by campus and departmental leadership; e.g. Communicates one time per week with each parent by phone or video conference, communicates three times per week with each student via email, website, or phone or video conference.

Provides ongoing feedback of student achievement through formal and informal methods.

Be a positive role model for students and support the goals for the campus and school district.

Creates a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting with interviews, recommendations for hire and training of employees/volunteers; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The…