Primary Purpose
To help students learn content and / or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.
Qualifications :
Education / Certification :
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate
- ESL Certification preferred or ESL Certification required within two years of employment beginning with teachers hired in -11 school year
- Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation )CPR), and automatic external defibrillator (AED) certificate
Special Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
- Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band
- Able to manage budget and personnel
- Able to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Able to interpret data
- Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience :
Student teaching or approved internship and band directing experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties :
Instructional Strategies
- Plan and teach a program of study in accordance with the Alief Instructional Model, the philosophy and the curriculum of the school district.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all instruction in order to achieve curriculum goals.
- Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting curriculum goals and stated objectives.
- Continue to assess the accomplishments of students, keep appropriate records, give immediate feedback and provide progress reports on a regular basis.
- Diagnose the learning disabilities of students seeking the assistance of district specialists as needed or required.
- Counsel with colleagues, students and / or parents on a regular basis.
- Develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and maintain order in the classroom.
- Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
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