High School: Head Director Orchestra Teacher 2026-2027

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach and implement an instructional program for the campus string and full orchestras.
• Coordinate, supervise, and manage all aspects of the campus orchestra program.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities related to teaching high school orchestra courses and managing the instructional program.
• Overnight travel, as well as prolonged or irregular work hours are required.

Program Management

• Assign, supervise, and coordinate job responsibilities of instructional assistants within the program (where applicable).
• Implement sectional, small group, and large ensemble instruction in the fall and spring semester to provide adequate preparation for all concerts, competitions, auditions, and events.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a public relations program that will keep the public aware of the accomplishments and events involving students in the instructional program.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a recruitment, audition, and placement program/schedule for all potential students.
• Guide all booster club activities as policies and procedures require and insure all activities sponsored by such groups reflect positively on the school district, campus, and instructional program.
• Ensure compliance with established FBISD policies and procedures regarding fundraising, budget management, inventory and materials management, student travel, employee travel, private lessons, and the submission of entry forms and fees by prescribed deadlines.

Professional Responsibilities

• Ensure standards of professional conduct are maintained (Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators).
• Understand and uphold all rules, regulations, and dates that pertain to the instrumental music program (UIL, TMEA, and FBISD policies all apply).
• Participate in all UIL, TMEA and FBISD sponsored events; encourage student participation in all competitions/events related to the instructional program.
• Provide proper student supervision during and after all program activities until all students have left the area.
• Participate in in-service, professional learning activities, and staff meetings as required or assigned, including meetings with the Director of Fine Arts.
• Support and assist feeder programs by attending concerts/shows and offering reasonable assistance to these programs.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Education or Music Performance.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment EC-12 Music.
• Minimum of 5 years preferred.
• Effective oral and written communications skills, including the ability to use social media effectively.
• Demonstrated proficiency on a musical instrument.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public, District staff, and parents.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues on the campus and in the instructional feeder pattern.
• Ability to market the instructional program.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.