High School Band Teacher - DCG High School - Grades 9-12 JobID: 2222 + Position Type: High School Teaching/ Band/Vocal + Date Posted: 5/9/2024 + Location: Dallas Center-Grimes High School + Date Available: August 2024    High School Band Teacher Position Criteria: + Valid State of Iowa teaching license with 5-12 Music endorsement - 145 + Demonstrated ability to lead and direct a comprehensive instrumental music program, with 5 years experience at the High School level preferred. + Previous classroom experience at the 9th-12th grade levels including successful experience with core instrumental music instruction, marching band, jazz band and other special ensembles, 5 years of experience preferred. + Provide leadership, supervision and organization in the 9th -12th grade instrumental music department and carry out the objectives of the instrumental music program + Demonstrate understanding of how to engage, instruct, and assess multiple learning styles to meet the Instrumental Music Standards. + Demonstrate the ability to organize, maintain, and communicate student progress to all stakeholders. + Demonstrates consistent use of student assessment to guide instructional decision making and growth in skills. + Demonstrated ability to support diverse learners (i.e., IEP, 504, etc...) in the instrumental music classroom and ways of modifying instruction to meet student needs. + Proven record of parent outreach and positive and proactive communication. + Proven record of collaboration with the Instructional Coach or curriculum to improve practice over time. + Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed + Must exhibit ethical practices and be a role model to students Performance Criteria + Plan and organize the band year including + Create the calendar for the year including all performances, rehearsals and camps for concert band, marching band, jazz band, honor bands, and solo/small ensemble events + Reserve facilities for all scheduled performances, rehearsals and camps + Reserve transportation for all performances and trips, including busses and trailers where necessary + Communicate yearly calendar to students, parents, administrators, other Fine Arts directors, and any other interested parties + In collaboration with the assistant director, oversee all aspects of the marching band including + Coordination of percussion, color guard, and visual staff members + Selection and design of the fall marching band show + Selection and training of student leadership team + June rehearsals and leadership training as necessary + Band camp, including partial and full rehearsal days during the first three weeks of August + Coordination with Band Parent Organization for support including uniforms, props, snacks, etc. + Before-school rehearsals as necessary from August through mid-October + Home football games + Saturday festivals and competitions + Homecoming parade or festival + Performance at high school assemblies as arranged with building principal + In collaboration with assistant director, oversee all aspects of concert band including + Ensemble and chair placement auditions + Rehearsals, sectionals, and home concerts + Performances at local festivals + Support at graduation and Academy Awards as arranged with building principal In collaboration with assistant director, oversee all aspects of jazz band including + Ensemble auditions and group placement + Establish and communicate before school and evening rehearsal schedule for each ensemble + Schedule contest and festival performances as is appropriate for each ensembleIn collaboration with assistant director, oversee all aspects of honor bands. + In collaboration with assistant director, oversee all aspects of solo and ensemble performances including + Support of students as they select and prepare solos and ensembles + Provide a venue for students to perform solos and small ensembles + Oversee and coordinate all aspects of festival and contest hosting. + Oversee and coordinate all aspects of band trip, including application (if necessary), and communication with students, parents, administration, school board, and travel company as necessary (Trip is on a rotation with other school-sponsored groups) + Attend FOFA (Friends of Fine Arts) meetings + Communicate as necessary with students, parents, administrators, and any other interested parties regarding schedules, performances, trips, fundraising, etc + Collaborate with facility support staff as needed + Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the District Teacher Job Description (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:2b8f87bb-ad7c-49e8-ae64-70860502ecf9)