Band Director


Job Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provides music instruction to students and to present students in performance as part of that instruction. ESSENTIAL TASKS • Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meet the needs, interests and abilities of students. • On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. • Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives. • Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students. • Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior. • Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. • Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of HCSD curriculum framework and knowledge of human growth and development. • Plan for and utilize instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives. • Provide opportunities for students to engage in musical performances. • Take all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. • Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, HCSD policy and administrative regulation. • Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. • Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. • Establish relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual. • Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers. • Appraise his/her own effectiveness and demonstrate successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. • Participate in school management and share responsibility for the total school program. • Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required. • Perform other duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Knowledge of HCSD curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, HCSD policies and effective instructional practices. • Thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process; ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education. • Ability to infuse technology into curriculum. • Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school-based staff, students, parents and community. • Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of music education from an accredited college or university. • Must have or be eligible for a teacher license from the Georgia Department of Education. • A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. The Hancock County School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. In compliance with relevant State and Federal Legislation, the Hancock County Board of Education prohibits discrimination and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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