2023-2024 Choral/General Music (Middle School)

JOB TITLE: Band Director

LOCATION: O M McNair Middle School

SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule

WORK DAYS: 187 Days - 10 Month Employee

REPORT TO: Principal

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

The students of the Mississippi Achievement School District (mASD) need your talent, expertise, passion and leadership.

We are seeking highly motivated and innovative practitioners to join our team at the mASD. We seek individuals who are radically relentless about re-envisioning the landscape of public education in Mississippi and making a significant difference in the lives of students, parents, school leaders, teachers, and central office employees.

Currently the mASD serves approximately 4100 students in Yazoo City and Humphreys County in the Mississippi Delta. As part of the state's comprehensive transformation effort, the mASD seeks to become the model for sustainable school and district improvement in areas of the state that have experienced chronic and entrenched underperformance. Over time, the mASD intends to develop the highest-performing, competitively compensated, and most revered educator workforce in the state known for providing instructional excellence and producing significant outcomes for ALL students.

POSITION OVERVIEW

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates the instrumental music program grades 5-8
• 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
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold a valid Mississippi teaching license Certified in instrumental music

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested individuals who meet minimum requirements should apply online at www.masd.k12.ms.us.

Questions concerning this vacancy announcement should be directed to:

Dr. Sametra Brown, Director of Talent Management

Mississippi Achievement School District

662-746-2125

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.

***The Mississippi Achievement School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer***