Teacher, Band (2026-2027 School Year)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs middle school performing ensembles.
• Prepares and participates in all UIL contest and functions.
• Cooperates with the head high school band director and sets goals for the middle school band programs.
• Enforces academic requirements for performances and verifies each student's eligibility to participate.
• Arranges transportation, lodging, and meals as needed for events and ensures adequate supervision of students.
• Assists students and the region TMEA officials in the preparation and implementation of All-Region, Area, and All-State auditions and band clinics.
• Assists the TMEA region officials by judging at All-Region middle school and high school band auditions.
• Affords assistance in the preparation and implementation of district-wide musical events such as Pre-UIL, Solo and Ensemble Contest, instrument fairs, and middle school band concerts.
• Affords assistance with the recruitment, recommendation, and mentorship of assistant directors.
• Supports and actively encourages student involvement in the music program.
• Affords instructional support at feeder high schools and other schools within the district.
• Maintains an accurate inventory and check-out record of school-owned instruments, equipment, and uniforms.
• Attends and participates in region and state meetings of professional organizations (i.e. TMEA).
• Organizes, plans, and performs concerts with all bands and smaller instrumental groups.
• Maintains quality management and discipline in the organization and classroom.
• Affords assistance and cooperation with other band directors to improve band programs in the school district.
• Establishes and maintains open communication and professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Captures and coordinates fundraising activities and manages funds as directed by the campus principal.
• Affords assistance and cooperation with the Director for Fine Arts in the preparation and implementation of new and existing programs.
• Provides students with appropriate distance or virtual instruction in the academic subject area assigned to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
• Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through distance or virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation, as required.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing between the hours established by the campus and departmental leadership to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
• Communicates with students or parents in accordance with the frequencies and mediums established by campus and departmental leadership; e.g. Communicates one time per week with each parent by phone or video conference, communicates three times per week with each student via email, website, or phone or video conference.
• Provides ongoing feedback of student achievement through formal and informal methods.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the goals for the campus and school district.
• Creates a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Serves as a liaison between the school and the community.
• Coordinates fundraising activities and manages funds as directed by the campus principal.
• Affords assistance and cooperation with the Director for Fine Arts in the preparation and implementation of new and existing programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Texas music teaching certificate.