Fine Arts Teacher - High School Band Director - General Interest

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music for the assigned school.
• Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities in accordance with all District, UIL, and TEA requirements.
• Develop an annual calendar of student performance opportunities and events with at least three major concerts and all required region and state competitions and evaluations.
• Maintain eligibility records of students as they pertain to UIL and extracurricular activities.
• Prepare students for participation in UIL Solo and Ensemble and UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluations.
• Prepare students for participation and actively participate in the Texas Music Education Association (TMEA) All-Region/All-State audition process.
• Manage all personnel associated with the band program including paraprofessionals, supplemental instructors, private instructors, clinicians, and guest musicians.
• Provide opportunities for student participation in extracurricular events.
• Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Comply with federal and state laws, TEA rules and UIL rules and regulations, and Frisco ISD Board and Fine Arts Department policies.
• Follow Frisco ISD policies regarding the oversight of Booster Organizations (where applicable).
• Actively participate in campus musicals and collaborative events as determined at the campus level.
• Collaborate with directors in the same feeder pattern and/or across the District.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements.

Skills

• Extensive content knowledge.
• Operational knowledge of all aspects of instrumental music programs.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel.
• 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.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Actual salary will be calculated based on experience.

Schedule

Not specified.