Middle School Band Director

Job Titles: Band Directors

Contract Days:  

• High School Band Director: 197 days Stipend $13,500
• Junior High Band Director: 197 days, Stipend $12,600
• Middle School Band Director: 197 days Stipend $5,400

The band directors are directly supervised and evaluated by the school's administrative team. 

Qualifications of Employment:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in the subject area.
• Master's degree and teaching experience required for music coordinator position
• A teaching license or plan for obtaining one approved by district
• A passion and love for learning and teaching students
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Resilience and a positive attitude.
• Superb interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to establish rapport and build professional relationships with students.
• A high degree of professionalism.
• A growth mindset.

Band Director (High School/Junior High) 

• Develops the individual student musician providing exemplary instruction
• Develops a successful marching band
• Develops a successful concert band
• Provides individual instruction to students to help them successfully compete at region and state events
• Maintains all records as required by the district
• Communicates with parents and administration concerning students or band events

Band Director (Middle School ) 

• Develops the individual student musician providing exemplary instruction
• Provides individual instruction to students to help them successfully compete at region and state events
• Develops a successful concert band
• Maintains all records as required by the district
• Communicates with parents and administration concerning students or band events

Director should:

• Adhere to all district policies, requirements and expectations.
• Attend all Russellville band functions outside of the school day to provide support and supervision.
• Whenever possible, be available for administrators, parents, and students, even if it is outside of the regular work day.
• Have consistent hours during which the band rooms are open so that students can practice and get their equipment (7:30 - 4:00 is the norm).
• Maintain all District equipment including instruments, uniforms, and furniture.
• Participate in all ASBOA functions that involve Russellville students.
• Be supporters of our patrons, the Russellville Band Boosters Club.
• Follow the guidelines of the Russellville Band Handbook.
• Have the philosophy that a student should never be placed in an embarrassing situation and that all performances should be prepared to prevent a student from feeling embarrassed.
• Follow all TESS rubric "proficient" level expectations for their role
• Develop lesson plans in the relevant subject area and grade and ensure all lessons align with curriculum objectives.
• Use a range of appropriate teaching materials and methods to deliver content.
• Provide additional support and interventions for struggling students and extra resources to those ahead of the class.
• Prepare students for tests, exams, presentations, experiments, and other assessments.
• Grade assessments and provide feedback and reports to students and parents.
• Attend and interact in staff and parent meetings to provide helpful recommendations or voice concerns.
• Establish rapport and professional relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Supervise students in class, during events, and on field trips.
• Other duties as assigned.