Head Band Director

  • Full-Time
  • Denton, TX
  • Denton ISD
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
    JobID: 3735

    Position Type:
    High School Teaching/Band Director, Head
    Date Posted:
    4/12/2021
    Location:
    Guyer High School
    Date Available:
    2021-2022 Academic Year
    Closing Date:
    Until Filled
    Dept./School: Guyer High School
    Reports to: Principal/Fine Arts Director
    Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
    Pay Grade: Professional/Administrator Pay Grade 5

    PRIMARY PURPOSE: Directs and manages the overall program of instrumental band music for the district. Provides students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and district requirements. Plans instructional strategies and program activities to achieve district, region, area, and state recognition.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education/Certification:
    Master's Degree, preferred; Bachelor’s Degree required
    Music Degree (Instrumental/Band Emphasis); Music Teacher Certification
    EC-12 (Instrumental/Band Emphasis) required

    Special Knowledge/Skills:
    • Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental band music program
    • Ability to manage budget and personnel
    • Knowledge of state TMEA and UIL policies governing band
    • Ability to implement policy and procedures
    • Ability to interpret data
    • Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
    • General knowledge of teaching techniques and procedures
    Experience:
    • At least five years of successful band teaching experience and band program administration preferred

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
    Program Planning
    • Directs high school instrumental performers, including marching band, orchestra, concert band, soloists, and ensembles.
    • Establishes performance requirements, enforces academic requirements, and verifies each student’s eligibility to participate in band.
    • Provides for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL activities.
    • Arranges transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
    • Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and board policy in the band area.
    • Supports band booster club activities and ensures operation according to UIL Booster Club Guidelines.
    • Obtains and uses evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensures that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.
    • Recommends policies to improve program.

    Budget and Inventory
    • Ensures that programs are cost-effective, and funds are managed wisely.
    • Compiles budgets and costs estimates based on documented program needs.
    • Coordinates fundraising activities and manages funds.
    • Maintains current inventory of all fixed assets within department.
    • Oversees process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.

    Instruction
    • Develops and implements plans for instrumental music program and shows written evidence of preparation as required.
    • Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
    • Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
    • Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
    • Conducts ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
    • Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

    Student Management
    • Applies and enforces student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
    • Accompanies and supervises students on out-of-town trips.
    • Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

    Communication
    • Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
    • Maintains professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

    Personnel Management
    Assists with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assistant band directors.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:
    Monitors the performance of assistant band director(s) and other support staff.

    Other:
    • Follows all rules, regulations and policies of Denton ISD and follow directives from supervisors.
    • Follows attendance policy as assigned by Supervisor.
    • Performs other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or Supervisor.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:
    Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintains emotional control under stress; frequent district and occasional statewide travel; prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions

    SALARY RAGE: Professional/Administrator Pay Grade 5

    DUTY DAYS: 215

    APPOINTMENT: The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant’s training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.

    APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
    District Employees
    Interested candidates must submit the Denton ISD on-line Internal Application at www.dentonisd.org under “Employment Opportunities.” Upload employment credentials and a current résumé detailing experience, qualifications and professional accomplishments.

    Out of District Applicants
    Interested candidates must submit the Denton ISD on-line External application at www.dentonisd.org under “Employment Opportunities.” Upload employment credentials and a current résumé detailing experience, qualifications and professional accomplishments.

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position will remain vacant until qualified applicant is employed.

    THE DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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