Job Description:
The district is looking for a motivated and energetic director to rebuild our band program to its former glory! We understand the dramatic impact that music education can have on students, the district, and our community; we have an outstanding history of producing all-state music students every year and many of them have remained in our community to support the program. We are interested in partnering with a dedicated program builder to reach greater heights in the future; please consider having a conversation with us about what we might be able to do together! We know that a great music program requires outstanding effort and support; we are committed to investing in the right director to lead us into a terrific Wildcat Band future!
 
This job could include the following:

1. 6th - 12th Grade Concert Band
2. High School Marching Band
3. High School Pep Band
4. Jazz Band
5. General Music Classes 6 - 12

 SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION
Osage County R-2 School is a K-12 School located in Linn, Mo.  It is approximately a 30-minute drive from Jefferson City on Hwy 50.  We are a 4-day school week, operating Tuesday through Friday. 
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
147 School Days
10 Contracted PD days
7 Paid Holidays
(Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, December 24, December 25, December 31, and January 1)
          
Total:  164 contracted days
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the policies of the Board of Education.
• Communicate appropriately with supervisors, other employees, students, and visitors.
• Maintain a friendly and helpful environment.
• Maintain an acceptable standard of personal appearance.
• Obtain/maintain full state certification for assigned subject areas.
• Teach within the course of study for his/her grade level/subject area as prescribed by the state or adopted by the school district.
• Implement lessons that support the state-mandated courses, the state's tested curriculum, and locally- determined courses.
• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods, including alternative intervention strategies, in order to motivate students and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Evaluate, record, and report student academic and social growth within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior through efficient classroom management procedures.
• Identify areas of student concern and cooperate with other professional staff members in addressing those areas of concern.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress.
• Be available for students and parents before and after school.
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs as required by district policy and state guidelines.
• Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of classroom field trips.
• Maintain professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Develop responsible citizens who have competent social and everyday living skills.
• Develop independent critical thinkers who are competent writers, speakers, and listeners.
• Participate in the identification of at-risk and gifted students and implement steps to meet their individual needs,
• Plan appropriately for substitutes, paraprofessionals, and others who assume responsibilities in his/her classroom.
• Participate cooperatively with the principal in accordance with the district’s teacher evaluation process.
• Assume responsibility for tasks other than those listed which may be assigned by a supervisor.

 
EVALUATOR:

1. Building principal with input from the Activities Director