April 26, 2024 

 

A N T I C I P A T E D V A C A N C Y 

 

The following contract position may be available for the 2024-2025 school year: 

 

BAND DIRECTOR 

RADNOR HIGH SCHOOL 

Qualifications: 

 

The individual must be able to perform each essential job duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the job at a fully acceptable level. 

• PA Certificate- Music Education PK-12 
• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience- preferred  

Job Summary: 

 

Directs and manages the overall program of high school band for the district. Provides students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensures compliance with all state and district requirements. Plans activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition. 

  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Directs high school instrumental performances including marching band, concert band, jazz band, soloists, and ensembles. 

• Establishes performance requirements, enforces academic requirements, and verifies each student’s eligibility to participate in band. 
• Provides for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and community events. 
• Organizes and implements band trips in accordance with district policy and regulations as well as student interest and ability. Arranges transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.  
• Complies with federal and state laws, BCSD rules, NYSSMA rules, and Board of Education policies. 
• Supports band booster club activities. 
• Organizes and conducts tryouts for the band leadership; informs administration and participants of final selections.  
• Plans, rehearses, and directs musical experiences for the school and community with evening performances. 
• Cooperates with the school administration in providing music programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies, and, as appropriate, civic functions that enhance the students’ performing experience. 
• Oversees scheduling and other arrangements for the rehearsals and concerts in cooperation with the building principal. 
• Prepares students and required documents for District and State auditions and competitions; makes all arrangements. 
• Maintains an accurate inventory of school-owned instruments. Controls the storage and use of school-owned equipment and materials; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required. 
• Submits budget needs annually to the principal/fine arts supervisors in accordance with established timelines and guidelines. 
• Orders all supplies and materials necessary for band-related activities in accordance with established district procedures and budget allocations. 
• Develops and implements plans for the instrumental music program and shows written evidence of preparation as required. 
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences. 
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. 
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. 
• Other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff. 

 

All applicants who are interested in filling this position must apply online at www.rtsd.org. Click on “Employment” under the “Quick Links” menu. Current district employees, please be sure to click the “Internal” link at the top of the page. 

 

Deadline: Open Until Filled - applicant review will begin on May 13,2024

 

Click on the following link for information pertaining to the RTEA contract (Radnor Township Education Association -Teacher contract):   https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1688570296/radnorcom/kt6rof1owpse51hupe0v/RTEAAgreement9-1-23through8-31-28.pdf 

 

Click on the following link for information regarding benefits.  Select RTEA, under Premium Information:     

https://www.rtsd.org/people/departments/human-resources/benefits