HS Assistant Band Director

Primary Purpose

Affords direction and management of the district's instrumental music program. Participates and collaborates with the band staff at both the high school and middle school levels. Ensures students have opportunities to participate in extracurricular band activities and complies with all relevant state, UIL, and district requirements.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Program Planning:

  • Assists with directing middle school instrumental performers.
  • Establishes performance requirements and enforces academic requirements.
  • Verifies student eligibility for band participation.
  • Organizes band participation at extracurricular events such as concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL activities.
  • Arranges transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
  • Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, UIL rules, and board policies in the band area.
  • Supports band booster club activities.
  • Uses evaluative findings to assess program effectiveness and ensure continuous renewal.
  • Encourages students to excel in both band programs and academic arenas.

• Budget and Inventory:

  • Coordinates fundraising activities and assists with fund management.
  • Tracks and manages departmental fixed asset inventory, including maintenance and cleaning of instruments.

• Instruction:

  • Presents subject matter according to guidelines from the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
  • Conducts ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
  • Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

• Student Management:

  • Applies and enforces student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
  • Accompanies and supervises students on out-of-town trips.
  • Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Communication:

  • Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
  • Maintains professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

Education / Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.

Special Knowledge / 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 implement policy and procedures.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Experience / Other Requirements

• Three years of teaching experience, with band experience preferred.
• Class B CDL with P and S endorsements preferred.