PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist the band director in the overall administration of the band program at the campus level.  Coordinate assigned student activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

     Education/Certification:

          Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

         Valid Texas teaching certificate

     Special Knowledge/Skills:

         Knowledge of the instrumental music program

         Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band

         Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

     Experience:

         Teacher experience preferred       

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Program Planning

• Assist middle school instrumental performers, including marching band, concert band, soloist, and ensembles.
• Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band.
• Assist in providing for band participation at extracurricular events including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL activities.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and board policy in band area.
• 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.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the principal.