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Assist the band directors on assigned campus, specifically in the area of color guard instruction.  Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities in accordance with all District, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements.

Education/Certification:High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:Extensive content knowledge and instructional pedagogy

Operational knowledge of secondary programs

Effective leadership skills

Knowledge of state and UIL policies pertaining to band

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of relevant technology

Strong collaborative skills

Programming:

Assist the head band director in the development of an annual calendar of student performance opportunities and events and all required region and state competitions and evaluations.

Prepare students for participation in North Texas Cologuard Association (NTCA) and/or Winter Guard International (WGI) color guard and all fall marching band activities.

Provide opportunities for student participation in extracurricular events.

Comply with federal and state laws, TEA rules and UIL rules and regulations, and Frisco ISD Board and Fine Arts Department policies.

Collaborate with directors in the same feeder pattern and/or across the District.

Teaching and Learning:

Develop and implement lesson plans for assigned classes and provide written lesson plans as required.

Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.

Present subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, Board policies, and administrative regulations.

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Student Growth and Development:

Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of all students.

Maintain educational records demonstrating student mastery and growth in curricular content.

Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Be a positive role model for students.

Support the mission of the Frisco Independent School District, to know each student by name and need.

Budget Management:

Assist assigned campus band directors with maintaining a current inventory of all fixed assets within the department.

Assist the head band director on the assigned campus to ensure that color guard budget funds are managed wisely to stay within program budget allotment.

Communication:

Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers as needed.

Employ excellent interpersonal skills and promote collaborative teaming by working with campus and district colleagues to develop a positive school climate.

Professional Growth and Development:

Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

Keep informed of and comply with state, District, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

Maintain current knowledge of innovative and effective curriculum practices related to content area.

Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all.  Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Moving and setting up equipment related to the content area. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment and supplies. Some districtwide and statewide travel. Some prolonged and/or irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.