High School Band Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned.

• Direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music for the school
• Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state and district requirements
• Plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition
• Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Direct instrumental performers, such as marching band, orchestra, concert band, soloists, and ensembles
• Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band
• Provide band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, and parades
• Accompany and supervise students on out of town events; arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for these events
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policies governing band
• Oversee band booster club, and support band booster club activities
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs
• Recommend policies to improve program
• Ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely
• Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs
• Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds
• Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within department
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment
• Develop and implement plans for instrumental music program and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Arkansas Education Agency, 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
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the student handbook
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
• Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
• Maintain confidentiality
• Assist with recruitment, selection, and training
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Understand and accept that occasional statewide travel; prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather are possible
• Display professionalism in appearance, attitude, and actions
• Follow code of ethics for educators