Band Director

JOB CLASSIFICATION:  Band Director

REPORTS TO:  Building Administrator

JOB SUMMARY:   The Band Director is required to direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music for the district. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities, during and after school, in accordance with state law and the Mississippi State Department of Education, and Wilkinson County School District’s policies and regulations.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumental Music with a GPA of 2.0 of higher, from an institution of higher education that was appropriately accredited per the Mississippi State Department of Education at the time the courses were taken.
• Valid Mississippi teaching certificate in Instructional Music..
• Ability to be punctual and maintain regular attendance.
• A minimum of three (3) years of satisfactory public school teaching experience.
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use email, internet, word processing and related band computer software. Must learn other software used by the district.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Director of Learning:

1. Teaches skills instrumental music (band, orchestra, instrumental ensemble) and in music appreciation, harmony, and explorations in music to secondary pupils.
2. Plans a balanced music program, and organizes class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allocated time.
3. Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation.
5. Encourages pupils to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible.
6. Cooperates with school administration in providing musical programs for school related activities and community functions. Prepares at least two public concerts per school year.
7. Establishes clear outcomes for all lessons, class work and projects. The outcomes are communicated to students.
8. Supports a program of study, using a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media and technology.
9. Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
10. Recognizes potential learning disabilities of students and seeks the assistance of qualified personnel.
11. Reasonably assists and instructs students interested in solo and ensemble performance, during after school hours.
12. Provides detailed plans for substitute teachers including lessons, schedules and rules regarding classroom organization, procedures, and individual student needs.
13. Maintaining confidential records and files. ?
14. Supports the Wilkinson County School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.
15. Maintain proper professional conduct as defined in the Codes of Ethics.
16. Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Building Administrator

Relationships:

1. Participates in all district scheduled and approved activities for band directors and/or students.
2. Oversees scheduling and other arrangements for rehearsals and concerts with the building principal.
3. Assists with the instructional support at feeder schools. Works to recruit students from the feeder schools.
4. Attends all county and all district meetings scheduled by and for band directors.
5. Attends and participates in activities, and provide information and opportunity for qualified students to participate in student activities.
6. Prepares, provides, and presents to the principal a band handbook by July 30th annually.
7. Assists and cooperates with the Principal in the preparation and implementation of new and existing programs.

 Professional Attitude, Responsibility, and Participation:

1. Participates in community parades and activities mutually approved by the principal. Band directors will attend all parades and all marching band related functions.
2. Supervises all after-school activities involving band students, such as concerts, rehearsals, parades, football games, contests, sectionals, summer band camp, etc. Takes all steps necessary and reasonable to protect students.
3. Advises and assists any band parent support group and their activities.
4. Secures and supervises transportation of students for special events.
5. Directs, assists, supervises, and monitors any fund-raising activities for the band program.
6. Receipts all fund-raising monies according to WCSD guidelines and timelines.
7. Maintains an up-to-date inventory of all school owned instruments, equipment, uniforms, and music for the band program. Cares for and maintains surveillance over all school-owned instruments, equipment, uniforms, and music for the band program in order to prevent loss or abuse. Protects equipment, materials, and facilities.
8. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
9. Orders all supplies and materials necessary for band-related activities in accordance with established WCSD district procedures and budget allocations.
10. Maintains a must library with efficient classification and filing procedures.
11. Reviews current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility. Maintains professional competence through in-service professional development.
12. Ensures adherence to good safety procedures in and out of the Band Room.
13. Follows all federal and state laws and School Board Policies.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, his/her designee.

 Responsibilities and Essential Duties for Receiving Band Director Supplement:

1.  Additional supplement for serving as high school director
2. Additional supplement eligibility for summer work beyond 188-day teacher salary schedule.

 Physical Responsibilities:
The employee is regularly required meet the following physical demands and possess the ability to perform the following task:

• The ability to speak and listen.
• The ability to frequently walk, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal, or playing a musical instrument.  
• The ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, or squat.
• The ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and on occasion lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to focus, and peripheral vision.

Note: This job description is a summary of primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Wilkinson County School District reserves the right to change this description, at its discretion.