Middle School Band Director

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Middle School seeks a dedicated Middle School Band Director to lead our band program. You will teach brass, woodwinds, and percussion, plan and stage concerts, and coordinate logistics for school and community events.

The role requires state certification in music education, a Bachelor's degree in education, and the ability to manage budgets and inventories. Daily duties include collaboration with fellow band directors and adherence to district policies.

Qualifications

• State Certification as a Music Teacher.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop technique for brass, woodwind, and percussion and cover band literature.
• Plan concerts and organize events outside of school hours.
• Maintain equipment inventory and music library.
• Budget management and fundraising responsibilities.
• Collaborate with district band directors and ISSMA/IBA organizations.

Skills

Band directing

Classroom management

Event planning

Music education

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Middle School Band Director

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper state certification.

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 Day Contract. Also 206 hours during the summer to work with the 6th Grade Band, 7th & 8th Grade Band as well as the High School Marching Band.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop students' technique for playing brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments and cover appropriate band literature styles for school and competitive performances.
• Design and implement a wide variety of appropriate instructional activities for students of varying abilities and talents in an inclusive environment.
• Evaluate student achievement and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Teach a variety of vastly different skills on different instruments simultaneously.
• Effectively manage large classes of students.
• Organize and maintain a large inventory of equipment.
• Organize and maintain a large inventory of instructional materials and music library.
• Plan logistics and transportation for events outside of school for community and school connections.
• Plan and organize concerts and other public performances.
• Supervise large groups of students in activities outside of school hours and off campus.
• Responsible for budgeted and fundraised money accounts.
• Maintain appropriate licenses and training hours as required.
• Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Communicate and work with band parent(s) organization.
• Maintain membership in ISSMA and IBA (Indiana Bandmaster's Association).
• Direct the Pep Band for basketball games.
• Encourage and facilitate participation in the annual ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival.
• Collaborate with the other BCSC elementary band directors to plan the elementary band curriculum, literature selections, and quarterly concerts.
• Other duties as assigned, e.g., local parades, etc.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation. Serve on committees as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)

Teaching Load

This position is based at Northside Middle school with some elementary school band responsibilities. There are two classes of 7th grade band, and one class of 8th grade band at Northside MS.

The Elementary Band is at Mt. Healthy Elementary on Mondays and Wednesdays and Rockcreek Elementary on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-1:00pm.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

• [State] State Certification as a Music Teacher.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Salary

Teacher Salary Schedule

Benefits Available

Additional information on the website under CEA agreement

Hiring Manager:

Evan Burton

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