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Band Director/Teacher-Middle School

  • Algiers Charter School Association
  • 11/22/2024
Full time Teaching

Job Description

 
 
 
What Success Means In This Position
This position is a 10 month exempt level position.  This position directs and manages the overall program of instrumental music and marching band for the charter school. Provides students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensures compliance with all state and district requirements. Plans activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition.
 
Position Description & Expectations
  • Directs charter school instrumental performances including marching band, concert band, jazz band, soloists, and ensembles.
  • Establishes performance requirements, enforces academic requirements, and verifies each student’s eligibility to participate in the band.
  • Coordinates activities with special groups.
  • Provides for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, parades, and community events.
  • Organizes and implements band trips in accordance with district policy and regulations as well as student interest and ability.
  • Plan, rehearse and direct musical experiences for the school and community.
  • Cooperates with the school administration in providing music programs for school productions, and, as appropriate, civic functions that enhance the students’ performing experience.
  • Oversees scheduling and other arrangements for the rehearsals and concerts in cooperation with the building principal.
  • Maintains an accurate inventory of school-owned instruments. Controls the storage and use of school-owned equipment and materials; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
  • Submits budget needs annually to the principal in accordance with established timelines and guidelines.
  • Orders all supplies and materials necessary for band-related activities in accordance with established district procedures and budget allocations.
  • Develops and implements plans for the instrumental music program and shows written evidence of preparation as required.
  • Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
  • Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect the understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  • Other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff.
 
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED and have at least two years of full-time study (48 semester credit hours) from an accredited institution with a total of 15 hours of general education course requirements shall include English/Composition (3 hours), English/Reading (6 hours), and Mathematics (6 hours) or have passed the ETS Para-Pro Assessment
  • Three years of experience in an increasingly professional environment
  • The ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
     
Physical Demands:  the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear.
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  • Ability to work off ladders to a height of 30 ft.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds.
  • Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours when necessary.
 
 Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  •  May work prolonged or irregular hours.
  • Frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide or out-of-state travel.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Rotating within a school environment.

Grade Range

Middle

Subject

Enrichment - Music

School Year

2024-25 SY
Algiers Charter School Association
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About Algiers Charter

Algiers Charter's approach to teaching and learning embraces a continuous improvement cycle that focuses on instructional practices through planning, doing, reflecting, and revising. Whether you're a new teacher looking to start your career or a seasoned veteran looking for the right environment to make a difference, joining Algiers Charter means you receive the support and coaching to perfect your craft and grow your career. We help you become the best teacher you can be.

Teaching at Algiers Charter

  • Experienced Faculty: Our faculty has over 12 years of experience and several are alums who have returned "home" to join Algiers Charter.
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits: We want our teachers to feel valued for their invaluable role in helping our students succeed. As they move forward in their career, they receive increased recognition and compensation.
  • Teacher Retirement System of Louisiana: Algiers Charter wants our teachers to go forward confident in their retirement safety in a changing world. We contribute to TRSL to ensure our employees have peace of mind.
  • TAP Training & More: Algiers Charter provides training and mentorship for our teachers that you will not find anywhere else. You will learn by doing and benefit from a unique curriculum that is always being updated and improved.
  • Professional Development: There are opportunities to advance your career in any area and at any level. You will have guidance from our leadership team, and each position is a stepping stone to help you grow personally and professionally.
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