• Job Description

  Req#: 2283
  Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Music - Band
  
  
  Date Posted:
  3/13/2024
  
  
  Location:
  Oak Grove Middle School
  
  
  Date Available:
  07/17/2024
  
  
  Closing Date:
  03/20/2024
  
  
  Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, in addition to the expectations outlined for teachers, but are not limited to:
  Coordinates the instrumental music program grades 6-12
  Establishes performance requirements, enforces academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band
  Supports band booster club activities
  Attends scheduled practices during the off season
  Organizes and conducts tryouts for the band; informs administration and participants of final selections
  Cooperates with the school administration in providing music programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies, 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
  Prepares students and required documents for District and State auditions and competitions. Makes all arrangements
  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
  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 show written evidence of preparation as required
  Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
  Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
  Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
  Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district policies and applicable procedures and protocols as established by LCSD, and Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct
  Education Level: Bachelor’s degree or higher
  Certification: Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential or valid emergency
  certification issued by the state of Mississippi Educational Board, Licensure
  Other Requirements: Required references and background check. Woodwind Specialist with emphasis in Double Reed/Flute Pedagogy. Responsibilities include Beginner Band classes, assisting with ensemble rehearsals at the High School and Middle School and Sectionals.
  
  
  Job Title: Band Director - Secondary
  Reports to: Principal
  Receives Guidance From: Principal, Lead Teacher, Administrator
  Overtime Status: Compliant with position, salary, and FLSA regulations
  Job Purpose:
  A teacher in the Lamar County School District is expected to help students learn required subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To develop each student an appreciation of music; teach techniques of instrumental performance; discover and develop the talents of pupils in the field of music; provide a high quality experience in music and provide for musical growth and expression.
  Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, in addition to the expectations outlined for teachers, but are not limited to:

  • Coordinates the instrumental music program grades 6-12

  • Establishes performance requirements, enforces academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band

  • Supports band booster club activities

  • Attends scheduled practices during the off season

  • Organizes and conducts tryouts for the band; informs administration and participants of final selections

  • Cooperates with the school administration in providing music programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies, 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

  • Prepares students and required documents for District and State auditions and competitions. Makes all arrangements

  • 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

  • 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 show written evidence of preparation as required

  • Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance

  • Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan

  • Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

  • Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district policies and applicable procedures and protocols as established by LCSD, and Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct
  Qualifications:
  • Education Level: Bachelor’s degree or higher

  • Certification: Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential or valid emergency
    certification issued by the state of Mississippi Educational Board, Licensure
  Endorsement Code: 165
  • Other Requirements: Required references and background check. Woodwind Specialist with emphasis in Double Reed/Flute Pedagogy. Responsibilities include Beginner Band classes, assisting with ensemble rehearsals at the High School and Middle School and Sectionals.
  Physical Demands:
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
  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. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
  Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
  Terms of Employment:
  Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County Board of Education
  Evaluation:
  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.
  
  
  

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