Position Title: Assistant Band Director/Director of Percussion – Siloam Springs High School

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal/Director of Bands

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

Board policies

Qualifications:

• Must hold (or be in the process of obtaining) proper Arkansas teacher certification
• Strong in planning and organization
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbally
• Skilled in technology (G-Suite tools, music notation software, Pyware, etc.)
• Preferred skills in audio and visual media creation/design
• Skills necessary to develop high achieving, well-rounded percussionists
• Knowledgeable of contemporary marching band techniques

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with Director of Bands to manage all aspects of percussion studies within the Siloam Springs Band Program
• Collaborate with the Director of Bands to establish curriculum and philosophy that ensures the success and encouragement of all students in the band program
• Teach separate percussion classes for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
• Ability to teach various instruments as assigned by the Director of Bands
• Direct all aspects of concert and marching percussion activities including Fall marching band, all-region and all state auditions, concert percussion ensembles.
• Assist with all aspects of Intermediate, Middle, and High School Bands
• Attend all performances, events, and rehearsals as assigned by the district Director of Bands
• Conduct after-school sectionals and individual lessons as needed
• 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
• Implement 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 and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Responsible for maintenance of individual student accounts in Charms