Job Title: Band Director

Reports to: Campus Principal

Dept.: Campus as assigned

Exemption Status: Exempt/Professional

Calendar: 203 Days

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale

Primary Purpose:

Assist with directing and managing the overall program of instrumental music for the district. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and district requirements. Plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

· Valid Texas teaching certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

· Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program

· Ability to manage budget and personnel

· Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band

· Ability to implement policy and procedures

· Ability to interpret data

· Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

· Assistant with directing instrumental performers, such as marching band, orchestra, concert band, soloists, and ensembles.

· Assist with establishing performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each

student’s eligibility to participate in band.

· Assist with providing for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL activities.

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· Assist with arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.

· Assist with complying with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, UIL rules, and board policy in the band area.

· Assist overseeing band booster club, and support band booster club activities.

· Assist with obtaining  and using evaluative  findings (including student  achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.

· Assist with recommending policies to improve program.

· Assist with ensuring that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.

· Assist with compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

· Assist with coordinating fundraising activities and manage funds.

· Assist with maintaining current inventory of all fixed assets within department.

· Assist with overseeing process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.

· Assist with developing and implementing plans for instrumental music program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

· Assist with preparing lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.

· Assist  with presenting  subject matter according  to guidelines established by the  Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

· Assist  planning  and use appropriate  instructional and learning  strategies, activities, materials,  and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

· Assist  with conducting  ongoing assessments  of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

· Assist with creating an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

· Assist with applying and enforcing student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

· Assist with accompanying and supervising students on out-of-town trips.

· Assist with taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

· Assist with establishing and maintaining open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

· Assist with maintaining professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

· Assist with maintaining confidentiality.

· Assist with recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of band participants.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As assigned by Principal

This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against  an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color,religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además, el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.