Fine Arts Teacher - High School Assistant Band Director/Percussion - General Interest

Assist the head band director

Assist the head band director in the direction and management of the band program for the assigned school.

Oversee all aspects of percussion in collaboration with the head band directors within the assigned secondary vertical cluster.

• Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities in accordance with all District, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements.
• Develop and implement lesson plans for percussion rehearsals and provide written lesson plans as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, Board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Extensive content knowledge
• Operational knowledge of secondary band and percussion programs
• Effective leadership skills
• Knowledge of state and UIL policies pertaining to band
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of relevant technology
• Strong collaborative skills
• Programming

Teaching and Learning

• Develop and implement lesson plans for percussion rehearsals and provide written lesson plans as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, Board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Student Growth and Development

• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of all students.
• Maintain educational records demonstrating student mastery and growth in curricular content.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Accompany and supervise students both on and off campus activities.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Be a positive role model for students.

Budget Management

• Assist the head band director in the coordination of fundraising activities and the management of proceeds.
• Aid the head band director with maintaining current inventory of all fixed assets within the department.

Communication

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers as needed.
• Employ excellent interpersonal skills and promote collaborative teaming by working with campus and District colleagues to develop a positive school climate.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, District, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents pertaining to professional development as required by Frisco ISD and the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.
• Attend and actively participate in required District Professional Learning Communities.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of innovative and effective curriculum practices related to content area.
• Actively participate in official state organizations (TMEA and UIL).
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Moving and setting up equipment related to the content area.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment and supplies.
• Some districtwide and statewide travel.
• Some prolonged and/or irregular hours.