High School: Head Band Director

High School Head Band Director ) - (2600005C)

The High School Head Band Director will plan and implement an instructional program for the campus concert bands, marching bands, color guard, and jazz bands. The incumbent will coordinate, supervise, and manage all aspects of the campus band program. The incumbent will fulfill professional responsibilities related to teaching high school band courses and managing the instructional program. Overnight travel, as well as prolonged or irregular work hours are required.

• Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain progress with group and individual instruction, rehearsals, and performances for the concert bands, marching bands, jazz ensembles, and color guard programs
• Plan appropriate learning activities including determination of appropriate type and level of materials and implement an instructional program that provides an appropriate learning sequence, considering different learning styles and a range of abilities
• Assess student achievement as related to desired educational goals and outcomes and maintain appropriate assessment documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
• Manage the behavior of learners in the instructional setting to ensure the environment is conducive to the learning process; assist and participate in management of student behavior in all parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site both during and outside of school hours; monitor and enforce compliance with the Fort Bend ISD Student/Parent Handbook and Student Code of Conduct
• Ensure classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are accessible to students and in good condition

• Assign, supervise, and coordinate job responsibilities of instructional assistants within the program
• Implement sectional, small group, and large ensemble instruction in the fall and spring semester to provide adequate preparation for all concerts, competitions, auditions, and events
• Develop, implement, and monitor a public relations program that will keep the public aware of the accomplishments and events involving students in the instructional program
• Develop, implement, and monitor a recruitment, audition, and placement program/schedule for all potential students
• Guide all booster club activities as policies and procedures require and insure all activities sponsored by such groups reflect positively on the school district, campus, and instructional program
• Comply with established FBISD policies and procedures regarding fundraising, budget management, inventory and materials management, student travel, employee travel, private lessons, and the submission of entry forms and fees by prescribed deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned by campus administration or the Director of Fine Arts

• Ensure standards of professional conduct are maintained (Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators)
• Understand and uphold all rules, regulations, and dates that pertain to the instrumental music program (UIL, TMEA, and FBISD policies all apply)
• Participate in all UIL, TMEA and FBISD sponsored events; encourage student participation in all competitions/events related to the instructional program
• Provide proper student supervision during and after all program activities until all students have left the area
• Participate in in-service, professional learning activities, and staff meetings as required or assigned, including meetings with the Director of Fine Arts
• Support and assist feeder programs by attending concerts/shows and offering reasonable assistance to these programs

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Education or Music Performance
• Master's Degree preferred
• Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment EC-12 Music
• Minimum of 5 years Full-time teaching experience
• Minimum of 4 years Participation in high school or college marching band and/or drum corps
• Effective oral and written communications skills, including the ability to use social media effectively
• Demonstrated proficiency on a wind or percussion instrument
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public, District staff, and parents
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues on the campus and in the instructional feeder pattern
• Ability to market the instructional program
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

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