Primary Purpose

Assist the director with managing the instrumental music and band program for the high school and middle school campuses. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and provide an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. 

 

Qualifications

Education/Certifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Demonstrated competency in instrumental music

 

Experience

Student teaching or approved internship experience

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED)

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking/marching

Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds); may lift and move musical instruments

Environment: Work outside and inside; exposure to extreme temperatures (hot, cold, and inclement weather), humidity, and prolonged sunlight; work on uneven or slippery surfaces; frequent exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district and statewide travel

 

Requirements

• Complete the EPI assessment (Required after completing the employment application).
• Pass an educational aide assessment (locally administrated).
• Become certified as an Educational Aide by the State Board of Educator Certification.  

 Application Procedure

1. Complete the Web-based electronic application. 

2. Provide a certified copy of college transcript OR high school diploma.

3. If available provide/upload a copy of a valid Educational Aide Certificate.

4. Provide proof of Identity (Driver's Lic., SS card, Birth Certificate, Passport, or other government documents.)

5. If required, you must submit to and pass a biometric (fingerprint-based) background check.

 

Included in the electronic application: 

• A notice to comply with the requirement for a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) review via the "DPS FACT" database (included during the enrollment process) per Texas Government Code Sec. 411.097.    
•  An "Affidavit of Applicant Offered Employment" (included in the application process) must be completed and notarized before a candidate is offered a professional position at N-S CISD.  A notary public is available in the Human Resources office for candidates who are recommended for employment. This pre-employment requirement complies with TEC 21.009 and local policy. 

 

For more information please contact the Human Resources Dept. at ext. 115 or by email at: hr@nixonsmiley.net 

 

Work Days 202

Teacher Pay Scale