TITLE:                     Assistant Band Director

REPORTS TO:            Building Principal

 

JOB GOAL: To teach students in a manner that they can apply the knowledge and skills

required for College and Career Readiness in accordance with the Mississippi Framework and

Common Core Curriculum.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Students and their learning.

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:                  Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops and implements plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepares lessons that reflects accommodations for individual differences
• Presents the subject matter according to guidelines established by MDE and the district
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned
• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and use results for instructional activities
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to state/district requirements
• Uses technologies in the teaching/learning process
• Assists students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study
• Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school administrator
• Implements the strategies outlined by the district.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Presents a positive role model for students that support the mission of the school
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, cooperative learning, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom and administer discipline according to board policy and administrative regulations
• Takes necessary and reasonable precaution to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
• Establishes and maintain open lines of communication with parents and students
• Uses acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
• Identifies student need and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with state/district guidelines
• Supervises students in out of classroom activities during the day and on all field lessons
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state/district testing programs
• Participates in Professional Learning Communities, faculty committees/meetings, and the sponsorship of student activities
• Uses student data to guide instruction and professional development
• Other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s  degree from an accredited college or university; Experience preferred but not required. Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi teaching certificate with an endorsement in one or more of the following areas: 165, 166, 167.

 

Salary in accordance with teacher salary schedule, plus supplement

(205 Day Contract )