Middle School Band Director​/Music Teacher

Provide instruction to band students in a variety of performance opportunities including concert band, jazz ensemble, pep band, and other solo and small ensemble experiences. Effective performance practices are emphasized in concert, jazz, pep band and other appropriate venues.

• Develop effective daily lesson plans using research‑based instructional strategies to maximize learning for all students.
• Instruction is based on South Carolina Standards for Instrumental Music Education and district curriculum guides.
• Work with the high school director(s) to create a consistent, comprehensive, and sequential 6‑12 curriculum.
• Utilize an appropriate grading system consistent with district, school, and departmental expectations.
• Create a safe and orderly environment with an effective classroom management plan.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment encouraging individual and ensemble achievement.

Be responsible for performances of the assigned middle school bands:

• Provide a minimum of two local public concerts during the school year.
• Perform at appropriate on‑campus middle school events.
• Play ceremonial music for school events, including the National Anthem and school songs.
• With guidance from the principal, select a limited number of off‑campus performance experiences such as All County, Region, State Band auditions and clinics, State Concert Band Festival, and other appropriate activities.

Maintain appropriate and current records, including inventory of instruments, uniforms, music, and materials; correspondence; enrollment and instrumentation records; attendance, grades, registration; and financial records of school and booster club.