This position is for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Posting until filled

Candidates must have or be eligible for certification in Music (P-12) issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. 

Job Summary: The Band Director provides musical and/or auxiliary instruction for students and prepares them for performance as part of instruction. Supervises students at performances, rehearsals, and on trips. 

Job Description & Duties:

Ability to lead and/or teach team band classes in grades 6-12

Ability to select appropriate music for band classes in grades 6-12

Ability to work effectively with brass, percussion, and woodwinds 6-12

Ability to work full band or sectionals in marching band and/or concert band 6-12.

Ability to manage and assess students for grading purposes.

Knowledge of electronic sound system management for marching band rehearsal/performance.

A strong background in percussion is preferred but NOT required.

A strong background in both oral and written communication is EXPECTED!

Available for after-school rehearsals are expected and some performance events on Saturdays as needed. 

Ability to effectively communicate with parents and stakeholders

Manage and organize equipment and music inventory

MUST BE A GMEA MEMBER.

WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience working with youth preferred. 
• Experience with musical, dancing, or related instruction preferred.

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas and experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to implement instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners.

Estimated Start Date: July 25, 2024