JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Bands

TYPE OF POSITION: Certified

REPORTS TO: Director of Music, High School Principal

Concord Community Schools is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Band Director to join our team, be a positive influence for creativity and growth, and continue the legacy of musical and performance excellence. This dedicated team player will actively support activities within the band program while also engaging and building relationships with students, parents, school administration and community members.

POSITION: Assistant Director of Bands grades 6-12. 

Primary Responsibilities:1. Co-Director for Beginning Band 2. Director and/or Assistant Director for Junior High Bands

3. Team teach at the high school level, including marching band and concert band(s)

4. Directs the high school pep band

In addition:1. Would help schedule, plan, and participate in rehearsals, concerts, contests or other performance opportunities for assigned ensemble(s).2. Select, or help select appropriate music for ensembles.

3. Maintain school equipment when appropriate.

4. Helps to promote the program within the school and community.

5. Other duties assigned by the Director of Music.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Appropriate certification as required by the Indiana Department of Education.

2. Excellent pedagogical skills in both brass and woodwind instruments.

3. Ability to plan and organize.

4. Ability to communicate effectively before groups of students and parents.

5. Commitment to promoting student growth, equity, and inclusion in the arts.

6. Other qualifications as deemed desirable by the School Board.

MARCHING BAND:Although not required, competitive marching band experience is preferred. 

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.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.

1. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

1. The employee should be able to use the following machines, tools, equipment, and work:  pen, pencil, pointer, stylus, projector, public address system, audio recorder, markerboard, markers, charts, diagrams, examinations, manuals, maps, publications, reference books, textbooks, document camera, and computers.

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.

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

1. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

TERMS:  Length of year and salary to be determined by the School Board.

EVALUATION:  Evaluation of performance on this job will be in accordance with the provisions in the policy handbook.