Band Director - Middle School

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JOB STATUS: Until Filled POSTING DATE: 12/06/2023 POSTING NUMBER: 00008273 LOCATION: MIDDLE SCHOOLS POSITION TITLE: Band Director

• Middle School

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification Required:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Valid Texas Teacher's Certificate in Music Education

Technology Proficiency: Level 2 - Applied (use of):

• Computer operations

• Software productivity tools (i.e., Microsoft office)

• E-mail

• Printers

• Job-related financial and student management systems

• Multimedia tools

• Electronic file management

• Technology Application of TEKS

• CCISD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette

Experience:

• Preferred: Successful middle or high school band teaching experience

Personal:

• Demonstrates evidence of responsibility, competence, enthusiasm, and imagination.

• Fosters cooperation among and establishes professional relationship with other staff members.

• Organizes time, materials, and personnel in a competent manner.

• Maintains accurate records.

• Demonstrates ability to promote positive public relations within the community.

• Demonstrates willingness to devote necessary time outside the school day.

• Motivates students to excel.

• Presents positive role model.

• Demonstrates ability to promote recruitment and retention of students in the band program.

FUNCTION:

The Middle School Band Director is under the direct supervision of the principal of the school to which the band director is assigned. With the approval of the principal and under the guidance of the Curriculum Specialist for band, the Middle School Band Director is responsible for determining and implementing the middle school band program and related activities, and works cooperatively with the High School Band Director(s) to ensure greater coordination of the band program.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS:

Teacher Duties

• Plans for successful student learning of daily objectives that include basic knowledge and skills, and central concepts of the discipline.

• Ensures students are engaged and successful in learning, critical thinking and problem solving.

• Utilizes multiple models of instruction, assessment and effective teaching practices.

• Utilizes State TEKS and District Curriculum to design engaging lessons which are challenging, high quality and appropriate for the level of instruction.

• Maintains current accurate records of daily attendance and textbooks issued.

• Able to effectively manage time and materials.

• Accepts related assignments as requested by principals.

• Instructs classes in the subject area(s) assigned.

• Is responsible for the use and care of available instructional materials.

• Maintains current records of student grades and progress.

• Accurately evaluates and assesses performance of students in subject/s taught.

• Confers regularly with parents on student progress.

• Fulfills related responsibilities, e.g., reporting grades, exams, field trips, and programs.

• Maintains classroom discipline that allows for student learning, safety and teaches individual responsibility.

• Analyzes data and information from assessments and utilizes it for individualizing instruction.

• Identifies students that are at-risk of failing the subject or grade.

• Appropriately plans for remediation and intervention for students identified as at-risk.

• Appropriately modifies and accommodates student's needs based on IEP goals and 504 accommodations.

• Works cooperatively with the campus librarian in the selection of materials appropriate to the subject area.

• Encourages reluctant and struggling learners.

• Provides positive/constructive feedback and reinforces student learning.

• Is positive and courteous to students, parents, fellow educators and the community.

• Maintains and cares for all equipment and furniture.

• Meets deadlines as requested.

• Uses effective leadership techniques.

• Follows campus, district, and state policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates self-direction in professional growth.

• Communicates professionally with students, parents, educators, and the community.

• Works cooperatively with co-workers and grade level/team members.

• Cooperates in facilitating the administration of the school.

• Develops those skills necessary for evaluation and diagnosis of student needs.

• Abides by all Federal, State, District and Campus rules and regulations.

• Submits all required reports and documents by due date.

• Must abide by all City, District and Campus safety and security policies and regulations.

• Creates an environment and atmosphere conducive to learning.

• Responsible for the academic success of students assigned.

• Responsible for determining and participating in professional development goals and activities that are aligned with the needs of the students, prior performance appraisal, as well as, the goals of the campus and district.

Band Duties

• Assumes responsibility for audition and placement of students in the band program, and communicates decisions to counselor and principal.

• Maintains responsibility for repairs and constant maintenance of school-owned instruments and equipment assigned to band.

• Maintains care and upkeep of band music library.

• Becomes involved in band team-teaching within the band unit system. (High school and middle school principals will make time available for team-teaching to support a continuing program for Grades 6-12.)

• Teaches Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills to ensure that all band students are prepared for continued participation in the band program at intermediate or advanced levels.

• Remains current on rules and regulations governing UIL and TMEA music competitions.

• Supports community-related performances when possible.

• Attends all meetings called during the year by the school services consultant for band area.

• To accomplish school seasonal duties previously mentioned, Middle School Band Director arranges practice time before and after school. Therefore, Middle School Band Director should no1mally expect to spend one or more hours of extra time before and/or after school each day working with sections, full band, or individuals as situations dictate. Supplementary pay has been included in Middle School Band Director's salary as compensation for extra time.

SEASONAL DUTIES

• August/September

• Assists assigned high school with its summer band program for ten (10) half days.

• Plans and outlines activities for approaching school year.

• Selects music and instructional materials for use in school year.

• Plans and prepares performances for concert band during the fall semester.

• Begins team-teaching a minimum of one class a day at the high school in the band unit system.

• Is encouraged to attend home high school football games to assist with instruction and supervision of students in the band unit system.

• October/November

• Assists in supervising high school band in the band unit system at marching showcase and contest activities.

• Is encouraged to attend home high school football games to assist with instruction and supervision of students in the band unit system.

• Assists students in preparation for All-City and Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-Region Band auditions.

• Continues team-teaching at high school in the band unit system.

• Directs band performance at middle school football play-off games as needed.

• Assists at high school TMEA District and Region auditions.

• December

• Continues to assist students with preparation for All-City and TMEA All-Region Band auditions.

• Plans and presents holiday season (winter) concert or program.

• Begins to recruit prospective band members from feeder schools.

• Continues team-teaching at high school in the band unit system .

• January

• Selects music for University Interscholastic League (UIL) Concert Contest.

• Participates in All-City and TMEA All-Region Band auditions.

• Assists students in selection and preparation of solo and ensemble contest music.

• Actively participates in All City Band rehearsals and clinic.

• Continues to recruit prospective band members from feeder schools.

• Continues team-teaching at high school in the band unit system.

• February

• Actively works on concert and sightreading contest music.

• Assists students in preparation of solo and ensemble contest music.

• Attends annual TMEA Clinic-Convention, if possible.

• Continues team-teaching at high school in the band unit system.

• Provides assistance to high school band at UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest. (See note.)

• March/April

• Participates in middle school solo and ensemble contest. (See note.)

• Participates in UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest and Concert Band Showcase. (See note.)

• Provides assistance to high school band at UIL contests. (See note.)

• Continues team-teaching at high school in the band unit system.

• May

• Auditions band members in beginning bands, and notifies individual students and counselors regarding assignments.

• Presents a spring end-of-year concert or program.

• Prepares current inventory of equipment and music.

• Arranges for repair of equipment as needed during summer break.

• Continues team-teaching at high school in the band unit system.

Participation in all District-sponsored contests, showcases, and festivals, designated UIL contests is expected. Participation is defined as (a) entering students for competition in the event, if applicable; and (b) aiding in the supervision, administration, or judging as assigned by contest or festival chairperson. Duty includes assisting high school bands with all contest activities, including, but not limited to, all UIL and Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Limited in-District travel

• Light lifting

• Out-of-District, overnight supervision of students

• Supervision of students in exterior environments

• Ability to receive information and/or instruction from internal/external customers through spoken expression.

• Ability to manipulate tools/equipment/keyboards.

• Ability to convey information and/or instruction to internal/external customers through spoken expression.

• Ability to perform duties while standing and/or walking for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours a day.

• Ability to see detailed information, naturally or with correction.

• Ability to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, time, and skills that may be required.

REPORTS TO/SUPERVISES:

Reports to School Principal

OTHER INFORMATION: Interested applicants must complete the following:

• Online Certified Application (link at bottom of page), uploading a current resume, copies of transcripts and certifications, and letter of interest addressed to Ms. Debbie Cruz, Chief Human Resources Officer.

• You must provide 3 references, including their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers so that they may be contacted electronically or by phone. Our online application system will email "links" to the references listed in your application, and they will complete the reference form online.

One of the 3 references must be from your current principal. The other two references may be an assistant principal, athletic director, department head, co-worker or anyone else who can provide insight into your job performance. If you have no experience in a school district, then a reference from your current supervisor is required.

All online reference forms must be completed by the job closing date (mailing address below).

Submit Letter of Interest, resume, and documents to:

Office of Certified Personnel,

Attention: Ms. Debbie Cruz, Chief Human Resources Officer.

PO Box 110,

Corpus Christi, Texas 78403-0110

or fax to 361-886-9057

or contact:

Briana Escobedo - (361) 695-7260

Teacher Applicant Specialist

bnescobedo@ccisd.us

CCISD Human Resources

801 Leopard

Corpus Christi, Texas.

APPLY TO:

Select the Certified Application in our online application system (link below). All applications must be submitted by 4:30 pm local time on the closing date.

GRADE / STEP: TCHR SALARY: $52,250 minimum, plus $8,000 Band stipend.

See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement. DAYS: 187 START DATE: 01/08/2023