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:
Strong Woodwind background preferred
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 the 2nd concert band (CC non-varsity UIL competitive band) at Tomball High School, assisting with other Tomball High School Feeder Bands, and teaching beginning band classes
Develop individual musicianship with all students and promote an appreciation for music
Assist students in preparation for TMEA and UIL individual and group competition
Direct band section rehearsals
Prepare bands for concerts, contests and other events
Attend and co-direct all outside of the academic day functions and events connected to the Tomball High School Band
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
