Position:   Teacher of Instrumental Music / Coordinator of Instrumental Music 

Reports to:                      

• Activities Director
• Building Administration
• Superintendent of Schools
• Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Director of Business and Operations

Qualifications:    

• Have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (may have additional advanced degrees) and a Kansas Teacher License.
• Accept the responsibility of assigned tasks.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Perform simple classroom tasks proficiently.
• Maintain discipline in the school setting.
• Be punctual in all assignments.
• Have expertise in music theory, instruction, and performance.

Job Functions:   

• Prepare the classroom for sessions.
• Distribute and collect lesson materials.
• Instruct students according to prepared lesson plans.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Perform duties to meet the safety and personal care of students.
• Observe all district policies.
• In cooperation with the Director of Business and Operations and the building principals, coordinate developing budgets for all district instrumental music programs.
• Attend school performances, as appropriate.
• Supervise and assist with performance settings and subsequent removal of items, as appropriate.
• Perform relevant duties as assigned by the building principal.
• Exhibit total confidentiality in matters relating to students.
• Under the supervision of the principal, plan, organize, and supervise the district's music programs.
• Organize and participate in informational meetings.
• Oversee marching band, concert band, jazz band, and solo/ensemble preparation.
• Organize events such as Concerts, Parades, Football Games, Basketball Games, honor bands, clinics, solo/ensemble festival.
• Travel planning for events outside of school - schedule transportation, book lodging, plan meals.
• Manage systems for KSHSAA and KMEA events, and maintain Festival Scores account.
• Plan and prepare repertoire for concerts and community performances.
• Manage instrument inventory, music library, and band uniforms.
• Maintain and care for equipment, schedule repairs.
• Organize curriculum needs for 6th grade band, middle school band, and high school bands.
• Work with instrument music colleagues to organize curriculum, events,  tasks, and timelines.
• Maintain outside staff for drumline and colorguard.
• Delegate jobs to student leaders.
• Create and maintain band/instrumental music calendar.
• Be proactive when filling out entry forms and event registrations.
• Manage fundraising activities, and financial accounting for raised funds.
• Plan and organize large trips on a 3 year rotation.
• Program creation for concerts, including communication and advertising.
• Communicate consistently with Activities Office for upcoming event needs.
• Demonstrate spirit and camaraderie at school events, pep rallies, and performances.
• Be the visible face of the program in the school and community.
• Manage the budget and activity accounts.
• Fill our purchase orders for all necessary expenditures.
• Keep accurate records and maintain historical 

Physical Requirements/ Environmental Conditions:  

• Sitting and standing.
• Repetitive wrist motion.
• Physical exertion including bending, twisting, and turning.
• Occasional lifting and moving objects of up to thirty pounds.
• Maintain personal electronic device to access school computer/network authentication system. 

 Travel Requirements:  

• Local travel between district facilities. Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation is required.