Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. To support the vision and goals of the campus and district Fine Arts program, to produce outstanding performing groups, to develop individual musicianship with all students, to promote an appreciation for the best in all areas of music, and to teach the value of individual and team effort in reaching a common goal. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate, with required endorsements for subjects/level assigned

Demonstrate competency in the core academic subject/level assigned

Special Knowledge and Skills:

Expereince teaching all beginning band instruments: wwodwind, brass and percussion

Knowledge of beginning band pedagogy

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) and Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) rules and procedures

Experience:

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include teaching beginning band classes located at Tomball Intermediate and Oakcrest Intermediate

Develop individual musicianship with all students and promote an appreciation for music

Prepare band students in preparation for concerts and events

Attend and co-direct all outside of the academic day music functions as required

Be a contributing member to the band vertical teams at Tomball Junior High and Grand Lakes Junior High

Support the curriculum and vision of the band programs at TJH and GLJH

Maintain quality student management and discipline in the organization and in the classroom

Maintain and accurate inventory and assignment records of school uniforms and instruments

Performs other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.  Occasional travel required in-district and out-of-district for school functions and/or activities.  Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade:  60

Reports to:  Campus Principal, Director of Fine Arts

Days:  187