Assistant Director Jobs in Alabama

Job Title - Assistant Band Director Supervisor: Principal, Band Director Job Goals: To carry out the goals and objectives of the school band program. To instruct and direct band students for the development of their individual musical skills and for the development of the school’s band program. To provide leadership in character development and musicianship. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university. Valid Alabama professional educator certificate in the area of instrumental music or other applicable subject area. Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Ability to plan, lead, manage, evaluate, and implement programs for student success. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups. Ability to organize and supervise students, volunteers or designated staff members; manage budgets; and develop curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students as designated. Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information. Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require. Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities. Serves as a role model and works toward the development of good character and desirable attitudes among students. Establishes a positive classroom climate and effectively manages instrumental music instruction within that environment. Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students. Utilizes innovative teaching techniques and technology as a teaching tool to plan and provide instruction; acts as a facilitator for students in the use of technology in the classroom. Displays technical competence in band direction. Assists with the development and implementation of a program of instruction based upon the goals and standards of the National Association for Music Education. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Develops an appropriate and justifiable system for the evaluation and grading of students under his/her supervision. Prepares as assigned the band and other instrumental groups for appropriate public performances. Assists with the organization and supervision of students during classes and at public events. Works with other band directors and school officials in the school system to ensure a continuous and correlated development through all levels of band instruction. Assists as assigned with the preparation and distribution of materials that inform students and their parents of the requirements for band participation, band policies, schedules, and related program information. Attends meetings, practices, games, events and activities associated with assigned band direction responsibilities. Works with the principal, Band Director and boosters in improving and maintaining equipment, uniforms, and band resources. Demonstrates professional and ethical behavior at all times. Assists with budgets, equipment inventory and maintenance, scheduling, transportation, supervision and publicity for the program as assigned. Assists with sales and advertising campaigns to benefit the band program. Assists as assigned with coordinating the auxiliary groups such as dance lines, majorettes and color guard that perform with the band. Assists with the maintenance and use of instrumental music equipment and facilities. Promotes the band program through recruiting and publicity activities. Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility. Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner. Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner. Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system. Uses collaboration skills to work as a productive team member. Serves as needed on committees, representative bodies, and/or task forces to improve system services and/or student achievement. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures. Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by the Band Director or Principal. Terms of Employment: As established by the Board and applicable state law. Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Jefferson County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.