Middle School Band Director and/or High School Assistant Band Director (2026-2027 Anticipated)

Middle School Band Director Job Description

Note - Assistant Band Director Job Description is directly below the Middle School Band Director Job Description

Job Title: Middle School Band Director Reports to: Principal Director of Fine Arts: Dept. School Middle School and High School Assigned Wage Hour Status: Exempt Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule 187 DaysDate Revised: 11/12/2018

Primary Purpose: Direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music for the district. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state University Interscholastic League UIL and district requirements. Plan activities to achieve district region and state recognition.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Certification: Valid Texas teaching certificate in Secondary Music
• Special Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band
• Ability to interpret policy procedures and data
• Strong communication public relations and interpersonal skills
• Experience: Experience being a band director preferred but not required

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Planning:

• Direct middle school instrumental performers including concert band soloists ensembles and assist high school band to include the summer marching band activities and rehearsals
• Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student's eligibility to participate in band
• Provide for band participation at extracurricular events including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL activities
• Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and board policy in the band area
• Support band booster club activities
• Obtain and use evaluative findings, including student achievement data, to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs
• Recommend policies to improve program

Budget and Inventory:

• Ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely
• Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs
• Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds
• Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within department
• Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment

Instruction:

• Develop and implement plans for instrumental music program and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, 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
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students

Student Management:

• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Communication:

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
• Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members

Personnel Management:

• Assist with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assistant band directors as applicable

Other:

• Regular attendance
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Monitor the performance of assistant band director as applicable
• Working Conditions:
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
• Physical Demands: Frequent district and occasional statewide travel, prolonged and irregular hours, outdoor and indoor work, exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather

Assistant Secondary Band Director Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Secondary Band Director Reports to: Head Band Director, Principal Director of Fine Arts: Dept. School Campuses Assigned Wage Hour Status: Exempt Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule-Based on Step Date Revised: 11/12/2018

Primary Purpose: Assist in the direction and management of the overall program of instrumental music for the campus. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state University Interscholastic League UIL and district requirements. Plan activities to achieve district region and state recognition.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Certification: Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Special Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program
• Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band
• Ability to interpret policy procedures and data
• Strong communication public relations and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Planning:

• Assist in the direction of school instrumental performers including marching band, summer marching band, orchestra if required, concert band, soloists, and ensembles
• Assist in establishing performance requirements, enforcing academic requirements, and verifying each student's eligibility to participate in band
• Provide for band participation at extracurricular events including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL activities
• Assist in arranging transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and board policy in the band area
• Support band booster club activities
• Obtain and use evaluative findings, including student achievement data, to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs

Budget and Inventory:

• Ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely
• Assist in the budgeting and cost estimates based on documented program needs
• Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds
• Assist in the maintenance of maintaining current inventory of all fixed assets within department, including overseeing the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment

Instruction:

• Develop and implement plans for instrumental music program and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, 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
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students

Student Management:

• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Communication:

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
• Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members

Other:

• Regular attendance
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None
• Working Conditions:
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
• Physical Demands: Frequent district and occasional statewide travel, prolonged and irregular hours, outdoor and indoor work, exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather

Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, including pregnancy, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

The district Title IX Coordinator is: Dayna Hardaway, Director of HR 1104 Broad St. Wichita Falls, TX 76307 940-235-1029

Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to human resources: 940-235-1012