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 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