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Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

Teacher / Head Band Director / Spillane MS (2017-18) (1923)

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TitleTeacher / Head Band Director / Spillane MS (2017-18)
Posting ID1923
Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.

2. Valid teaching certificate appropriate for secondary music.

3. Knowledge of current concert band techniques.  High School Directors should also have knowledge of current marching techniques.

4. Demonstrates skills in leading, motivating, and cooperating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

5. Strong communication skills.

6. Knowledge of T.M.E.A. and U.I.L. rules and procedures.

7. For Head Director applicants, demonstrate ability to grow and maintain a large, successful band program in a public school setting.

8. For Head Director applicants, minimum of three years of experience as a secondary public school director.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days

 

SALARY:

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees

http://www.cfisd.net/en/job-seekers/why-cfisd/teacher-hiring-schedule/

Additional stipend as approved

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Recruit and retain students in the band program.

2. Teach appropriate instrument pedagogy and ensemble skills for student success.

3. Prepare individual students for success at individual auditions and competitions.

4. Collaborate with building Fine Arts staff and vertical staff.

5. Maintain emotional control under stress.

6. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.

7. Maintain confidentiality.

8. Work frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

9. Collaborate in preparation of Non-Varsity and Varsity Ensembles for successful performances and competitions.

10. Teach and supervise marching band at High School level.

11. Head Directors will be expected to mentor and train assistant director(s) when appropriate.

12. Head Directors will be expected to manage the budget, fund raising, private lesson program, library, inventory, and instrumentation of program (where applicable).

13. Head Directors provide supervisory leadership of all components of the band program including marching band, concert band, solo, ensemble, drumline and color guard.

14. Head Directors design and coordinate competitive marching band show at High School level.

15. Head Directors will be expected to work with booster club (when applicable) to implement approved goals.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

2. Posture: Prolonged standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.

3. Motion: Frequent walking

4. Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds); may lift and move musical instruments

5. Environment: High School Head Directors will have frequent exposure to sun, heat, cold and be expected to work outside.  Frequent exposure to noise.

6. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent travel and frequent travel by school bus.

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

281.897.4050

Janette.Camp@cfisd.net

 

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

until filled

 

Applications will be reviewed

Not all applicants will be interviewed

Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

 

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Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangePer Year
LocationSPILLANE MIDDLE

Applications Accepted

Start Date05/18/2017
End Date06/02/2017

Job Contact

NameMary RunningTitleDirector of Fine Arts
EmailMary.Running@cfisd.netPhone