Director of Bands 2025-2026
Director of Bands 2025-2026
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Job Title: Director of Bands Exemption Status/Test: Exempt
Reports to: Campus Principal
Dept. /School: Assigned CampusPay Grade: Admin/Prof PG 4 226 days
Date Revised: April 21 2025
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music (band) 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/Certification:
Bachelors degree in music from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas teaching certificate in secondary music ESL Certification preferred
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 procedures and data
Strong instructional communication public relations organizational leadership and interpersonal skills Willingness to advance knowledge by attending workshops conventions and staff development sessions Adept in brass woodwind and percussion pedagogy
Experience:
Five years teaching and band directing experience Experience as a successful high school director preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Program Planning
- Direct high school instrumental performers including marching band concert band jazz band soloists and ensembles
- Engage and plan with middle school and high school directors to align programmatic curricular and extracurricular activities with the band cluster
- Establish performance requirements enforce academic requirements and verify each students eligibility to participate in band
- Provide for band participation at extracurricular events including but not limited to concerts pep rallies parades football games community functions and UIL activities
- Arrange transportation lodging and meals for outoftown events
- Comply with federal and state laws State Board of Education (SBEC) rule UIL rules and board policy in the band area
- Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal in continuous and responds to student needs
- Design and implement plans for recruitment and retention of students
- Recommend policies to improve program
- Support Band Booster Club activities
Budget and Inventory
- Ensure that programs are costeffective 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 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
- Actively participate in district and area music events including festivals PreUIL events and UIL/TMEA events
Student Management
- Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
- Accompany and supervise student on outoftown 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 director(s)
- Recruit supervise and evaluate private lesson instructors for campus/cluster
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Monitor and supervise the duties of assistant band director(s)
- Perform other supervisory duties as assigned by principal or administration
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Available for frequent indistrict and occasional statewide travel Available to work prolonged and irregular hours
Perform outdoor and indoor work
Experience exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Employee: Date :
Supervisor: Date :
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
