VACANCY 2017-18 School Year School City of East Chicago

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VACANCY 2017-18 School Year

School City of East Chicago

POSITION:

High School Band Director

SCHOOL:

Central High School

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

START DATE:

August 2017

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree with a master's degree preferred Major or minor in instrumental music and certified by the Indiana Dept. of Education Previous band director experience preferred or experienced as an assistant to a highly successful band director. Experience with ISSMA competition or equivalent. Have basic knowledge of instrumental repair and replacement Ability and willingness to serve as the high school summer band director and summer band camp director in addition to the regular school year duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establishing educational objectives for the instrumental music program and developing an action plan for the achievement of these objectives.

Maintaining instrumental music as a component of a well-balanced total educational program. The instrumental music program must be coordinated with the entire educational program at East Chicago Central High School in a manner consistent with the high school's educational philosophy.

Developing in students principles of musicianship and citizenship through positive learning experiences.

Fostering self-expression, self-confidence, and self-discipline in schools. Providing students a leadership model by displaying professional and mature behavior.

Demonstrating respect for all confidential information regarding students and the administration of the instrumental music program.

Managing the maintenance of the band music, the school owned instruments, and the band uniforms. This includes a thorough and up-to-date inventory of all music, instruments, uniforms, and room furniture.

Preparing a budget for the band program, this lists all anticipated income and needs. This budget should then be submitted to the East Chicago Central High School Administration.

Preparing and managing the high school band budget. The budget is developed closely with the High School Principal.

Promoting varies fund raisers for the High School Band. This should be accomplished in conjunction with the High School Administration.

Preparing High School Band for participation in the ISSMA state contests. This includes Marching Band, Solo, and ensemble contest, Jazz Band Contest and Organizational Contest (Concert Band).

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RESPONSIBILITIES: continued Create a Band Booster organization group. Abiding by the rules and regulations as set forth by ISSMA and school band policies. Developing and maintaining a working relationship with the middle school director. This includes periodic meetings with the middle school director and visits to the schools to promote the high school program. Maintaining a marching band auxiliary group. This group shall perform at all home football games as a marching band unit and at all home basketball games as a dance group. Promoting a summer band program. This includes not only local parades but summer competitions (street marching/concerts) during and around the 4th of July. It is expected that the band director will be present during the duration of the summer program. The band director will develop a summer band program to meet the needs of the students as well as the corporation. This includes rehearsal time and performances. Developing and implementing in August band camp. This can be either a one or two week camp in preparation for the full marching season.

TERMS OF EMPLOYENT: follows Student/Teacher Calendar for 2017-18 School Year

SALARY/BENEFITS: in accordance with the current teacher's salary range.

DEADLINE: OPEN until filled.

Please submit a formal letter of interest and credentials/resume to: Mrs. Sally Clark Director of Human Resources School City of East Chicago 1401 E. 144th Street East Chicago, IN 46312 HumanResources@

Apply on-line @: {applies to out of district applicants}

Look for postings on-line @ scec.k12.in.us Links/JOB OPENINGS

Learning for ALL.... Whatever it Takes!

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