Teacher - Assistant Band Director; Horn

Teacher
- Assistant Band Director (Horn) (Job )

Position Type: Professional
- Teacher Level (Secondary) / Fine Arts.

Shift Type: Full-Time

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Employment Begins: As soon as possible

To plan, develop, and implement an effective instructional program in a way that includes best use of research findings, time, space, available technology, financial and community resources, so that student achievement will be maximized.

• Bachelor's Degree, with appropriate state certification for subject and level assigned.

• Demonstrate cognitive understanding of subject matter and pedagogical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior.
• Excellent public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills.
• High effective organizational and consensus building skills.
• Ability to develop and implement instructional plans based on strategies, student needs, performance, global society, community, curriculum.
• Understand various learning styles and deliver instruction appropriate to developmental needs.
• Understand cultural diversity and instruction suitable for diverse cultures, populations, learning styles, and background experiences.
• Develop a variety of instructional strategies, technologies, resources, and techniques for problem solving and critical thinking.
• Knowledge of assessment techniques; monitor progress, modify instruction, and set goals.
• Effective communication, including verbal, nonverbal, and media, sensitive to student differences.
• Basic understanding of the impact of technology in curricular areas.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the MISD.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• None required beyond certification from an accredited teacher preparation program.
• Other acceptable alternatives may be considered.

• Plan, organize, and provide appropriate learning experiences in assigned area(s).
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity, interest, and abilities.
• Guide the learning process toward achievement of district curriculum goals.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with location and student group needs.
• Assess student accomplishments, provide progress reports, and communicate with parents as needed.
• Identify special needs of students and seek assistance as needed.
• Collaborate with special education teachers to modify curricula per IEP guidelines.
• Develop a student behavior plan consistent with policy.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records per law and policy.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Be available to students daily and to parents by appointment.
• Plan and supervise assignments for aides, volunteers, student teachers, and evaluate as required.
• Maintain a professional growth program that meets district requirements and personal expectations.
• Participate in the teacher evaluation process and agree on results.
• Attend campus and district meetings to promote communication and decision‑making.
• Attend school‑sponsored activities such as student orientations, open house, and other events as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Aides, student teachers, student groups, etc., as assigned by the administration.

• Communicating well, making multiple decisions concerning student educational, physical, and emotional wellbeing, and maintaining emotional control under stress.
• Standing, walking, and speaking for long periods.
• Lifting or moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• Frequent, prolonged, and irregular hours.