Traveling Band Director - 2023-2024
Full Time
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
Posted
Job description
TRAVELING BAND DIRECTOR - 2023-2024
Job Description
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumental Music Education and a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.
Preferred:
A Master’s Degree; Previous teaching experience
FLSA:
Exempt
Salary Schedule:
Per Approved Salary Schedule
Direct Report:
Building Principal and/or Advisor of Fine Arts
Terms of Employment:
9 Month
Eligible for emergency telework:
No
Purpose
:
To develop in each pupil an appreciation of music as part of general culture; to teach techniques of instrumental music expression; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of music; to develop knowledge and skills in listening to and reading music.
Essential Job Functions:
- Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
- Plan a balanced music program, and organize daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
- Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
- Set rehearsal and performance schedules (Fall/Spring concerts, community performances) in cooperation with other school activities.
- Design content of extra-curricular activities i.e.: marching band, drumline, color guard, basketball band, solo and ensemble, music lessons, etc.
- Controls the storage and use of school-owned property; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
- Act as educational leader for students participating in extra-curricular band activities.
- Act as liaison between students, administration and parent booster groups.
- Works closely with Fine Arts Advisor in developing teaching schedules.
- Coordinate communications/publicity for all related events with Fine Arts Advisor
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals and musical performances.
- Evaluates each pupil’s musical growth and performance, assessing each individual’s contribution to the performance of the group.
- Plans, rehearses and directs pupils in musical programs for school and community.
- Selects and requisitions books, musical instruments and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
- Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
- Cooperates with the school administration in providing musical programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies and civic functions.
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
- Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities related to music.
- Arrange transportation related to extra-curricular events.
- Coordinate and facilitate concerts of extra-curricular activity.
- Coordinate fundraisers with parent booster and maintain accurate records.
- Participate in appropriate competitions/adjudications.
- Collaborate with Arts colleagues on arts related functions within the school (e.g. Rehearsing/Conducting the Pit Orchestra for the Musical Theatre Production – coordinate with orchestra teacher.
- Coordinate and facilitate recruiting for the instrumental program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Employee Behavior and Conduct:
District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.
EOE
Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview you may be contacted via email.
Primary Location
To Be Assigned
Salary Range
Per Year
Shift Type
Full-Time
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
Lori Monger
Title
Human Resources
Phone
816-671-4000
Email
lorimonger@sjsd.k12.mo.us
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