Assistant Band Director (Grades 6-12)

Position Title: Assistant Band Director

Qualifications: Must hold proper Arkansas teacher certification - Instrumental Music Education (6-12)

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal/Director of Bands

Terms of Employment: 205 days with benefits according to Siloam Springs School Board policies

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

? Collaborate with the district Director of Bands to establish curriculum and philosophy that ensures the success and encouragement of all students in the band program

? Teach one or two like-instrument beginning band classes

? Team teach middle school band classes

? Assist with all aspects of High School Band

? Attend all performances, events, and after-school rehearsals as assigned by the district Director of Bands

? Collaborate with other band directors/teachers in professional learning communities

? Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly

? Create positive educational climate for students

? Establish classroom behavior expectations and procedures

? Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress

? Effectively implement district initiatives

? Refer students for alternative services as provided by the district (ESL, Special Education, G/T, etc)

? Participate in curriculum review and design

? Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

? Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations

? Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors

? Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

? Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation

? Serve on committees as assigned