Job Description
The Band Teacher will direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music and marching band for school. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensures compliance with all state and district requirements. Plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition. Guide students through musical practice, giving them a chance to use musical instruments and their own voices and bodies to generate musical sounds, melodies and harmonies.
Duties And Responsibilities
1. Engage students in musical concepts by through the history and theory of music.
2. Guide students through the process of reading musical notes.
3. Guide students through musical practice, providing them with opportunities to use musical instruments and their own voices and bodies to generate musical sounds, melodies and harmonies.
4. Provide basic vocal and instrumental instruction for a variety of musical styles.
5. Prepare students for participation in the solo and ensemble event by assisting in literature selection, performance preparation, and in securing an accompanist, if needed.
6. Prepare students and participate in All City and District-Wide Showcases/Performances.
7. Participate in curriculum development programs, such as drama club and exhibits.
8. Evaluate student's performance and growth in knowledge for progress reports and report cards.
9. Maintain professional competence through professional development.
10. Maintain a familiarity with current educational issues and trends.
11. Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
1. Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of art through music expression.
2. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Qualifications
1. Valid Alabama Professional Certificate in Education.
2. Bachelor's Degree or higher in Music Education from an accredited college or university.
3. Must meet Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) federal and state requirements or a willingness to meet the requirements.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may require.
The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.
Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.
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