Assistant Director of Bands

Position Areas

Business Education

Description

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Bands

DEPARTMENT: Fine Arts

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Fine Arts / Director of Bands

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, 12-month contract

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Music Education or related field required. Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate appropriate for assignment required.

Experience: Experience teaching instrumental music and working with band programs preferred. Experience assisting with marching band, concert band, or other instrumental ensembles preferred.

Skills:Strong instrumental music instruction and conducting skills. Knowledge of band literature, music theory, and instrumental pedagogy. Ability to organize rehearsals, performances, and student activities. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members.

SUMMARY: Assists in directing and coordinating the school band program to develop students' individual and ensemble performance skills, musicianship, and appreciation of music. Supports the planning, rehearsal, and performance of instrumental ensembles while contributing to the overall success and growth of the district band program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to the position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

• Assist in planning and conducting rehearsals for concert band, marching band, and other instrumental ensembles.
   
• Support preparation and presentation of concerts, contests, festivals, and community performances.
   
• Reinforce proper instrumental technique, music reading skills, and ensemble performance standards.
   
• Assist in selecting appropriate and high-quality band literature representing a variety of musical styles and historical periods.
   
• Collaborate with the Director of Bands to organize auditions, placements, and ensemble assignments.
   
• Assist with marching band rehearsals, performances, and related activities as required.
   
• Support recruitment and retention efforts to maintain strong enrollment and balanced instrumentation within the band program.
   
• Assist in organizing travel, uniforms, equipment, music inventory, and event logistics.
   
• Maintain accurate student records, music library files, and instrument inventory.
   
• Participate in school and district activities and collaborate with other music educators to support continuity of the district band program.
   
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.
   
• Attend required meetings, professional development activities, and fine arts department events.
   
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or Executive Director of Fine Arts.
   

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOR: Ability to use sound judgment in any situation. Ability to adapt to changing assignments and respond appropriately to communication received. Ability to project a professional district image through in-person, phone, and electronic interaction. Ability to build and foster harmonious rapport and work cooperatively with District staff, students, parents, and the public while achieving the objectives and goals of the position. Ability to handle problematic and/or difficult situations professionally by communicating with the appropriate person.

ATTENDANCE STATEMENT:  Able to be in attendance for assigned responsibilities with 95% attendance.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Primarily indoor classroom and rehearsal settings with occasional outdoor rehearsals and performances. Evening and weekend events required, including performances, competitions, and travel.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.