Assistant Band Director

Full Time
Indianapolis, IN
Posted
Job description

The DMS Assistant Director of Bands must be a team player and have a great understanding of all instrument pedagogy (all instruments) with a strong concept of tone, rhythm and articulation. In addition, this person should be an unrelenting problem solver who is positive and has a great classroom atmosphere and discipline. Communication skills must be at a high level among students, parents, teachers and administration. This person must be able to assist with all the roles of a band director including in class time, administration, and extracurricular duties to hold this position.


In MSD of Decatur Township, we’re seeking teachers who want to make a significant impact on students’ lives, grow in their practice, and be part of an innovative community of educators.


Our ideal candidate will join a dedicated team of educators. The candidate must be knowledgeable in equitable instructional practices to support the needs of all learners, believe in the power of teamwork, and collaborative professional learning communities while overall providing excellent instruction in their classroom everyday.


Educational Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate effective lessons
  • Provide support for academic, behavioral, social emotional, and adaptive needs
  • Prepare lessons with the needs of the learners in mind
  • Design activities to achieve the learning objectives of the students
  • Respect students and treat them with compassion and understanding
  • Develop educational content including notes, assessments, and assignments
  • Progress monitor goals and achievement, maintain data tracking, evaluate and document progress
  • Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment
  • Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents
  • Organize supplies, resources, and equipment
  • Deliver individualized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning opportunities
  • Ensure your classroom is clean and orderly
  • Plan and implement educational activities and events beyond the IEP when appropriate
  • Prepare and distribute progress reports, grade reports, and semester reports
  • Plan, prepare, and attend case conference meetings
  • Provide services to students based on their individual needs, either within the classroom setting or resource room
  • Show commitment and professionalism through attendance, punctuality, and standards within your professional responsibilities
  • Establishing and maintaining a positive line of communication with parents


Key Skills:

  • Caring nature while teaching the students
  • Good observation skills and learning the behavioral patterns of children
  • Key soft skills such as patience, interpersonal communication, empathy, organization, etc are needed
  • Good communication skills that help in interacting with the parents
  • Addressing the needs and requirements of children with skillful attention
  • Efficient in using visuals to support teaching methodologies
  • Knowledge about using transition methods that help students to move from one subject to another
  • Understand and use technology
  • Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned


Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education

Valid Indiana Teacher's License/Instrumental and General Music- Grades 1-12

The candidate must be knowledgeable in equitable instructional practices to support the needs of all learners.

The candidate must be knowledgeable in cross curricular literacy instruction.

The candidate must have the ability to develop positive relationships with students, parents and all stakeholders.

The candidate must believe in the power of continuous improvement and desire to grow professionally as an educator through collaborative support.

Proficient in the integration of technology in instruction daily.


EOE

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