High School Band Director (2026-2027 School Year)

Report To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

General Definition of Work

The High School Band Director is responsible for planning organizing and directing the schools instrumental music program. This includes concert band marching band and other ensembles as assigned. The Band Director provides high-quality music instruction fosters student musicianship and performance skills and promotes a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports student growth and participation in the performing arts.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Teacher Salary Schedule/Full-Time/220 days

Start Date

Determined by Human Resources

Essential Functions

• Plans and delivers engaging daily instruction in instrumental music aligned with district and state standards.
• Directs and conducts school band ensembles including concert band marching band and/or other ensembles assigned.
• Develops students musical skills including tone production rhythm technique music theory and ensemble performance.
• Selects appropriate repertoire that challenges students and supports musical growth.
• Assesses and evaluates student progress through performances rehearsals and formal assessments.
• Plans organizes and conducts concerts performances competitions parades and community events. Coordinates marching band rehearsals halftime shows and performances at athletic events.
• Prepares students for regional state and honor band auditions and festivals.
• Organizes and supervises after-school rehearsals and performances as required.
• Maintains inventory and care of instruments uniforms music library and equipment.
• Prepares and manages the band program budget and provides detailed reports to school administration.
• Coordinates instrument repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains accurate records of student participation attendance and grades.
• Fosters discipline teamwork and responsibility through participation in the band program.
• Encourages student leadership through section leaders and student officers.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to students interested in pursuing music beyond high school.
• Communicates regularly with students parents administrators and staff regarding band activities and expectations.
• Manages and facilitates organizational meetings (i.e. Band Booster Club)
• Collaborate with other music educators and faculty to support school-wide events and programs. Recruits and retains students for the band program through outreach and collaboration with middle school programs.
• Ensure student safety during rehearsals performances travel and events.
• Supervises students during practices trips and competitions.
• Follows district policies and procedures related to student conduct safety and program management.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates strong conducting and rehearsal techniques and knowledge of instrumental pedagogy and music literature.
• Possesses the ability to motivate and inspire student musicians while managing large groups effectively. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge needed to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and to speak effectively with students and/or employees in a school environment.
• Knowledge of federal and state education laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of effective and innovative instructional and student evaluation techniques.
• Strong skills in classroom management collaboration and differentiated instruction.
• Strong communication skills with students staff administration and the public.
• Understanding a childs behavior and dynamics.
• Skilled in problem solving and patience.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students staff and the community.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work and effectively attend to students.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to subtract multiply and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Application of percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations is required.

Certification and Experience

• South Carolina certification in Music Education-Instrumental.
• Experience with high school aged students.
• Experience with differentiated instruction and data-driven teaching practices.
• Familiar with educational technology tools.
• Strong classroom management skills and a growth-oriented mindset.
• Strong financial skills procurement training and managing a budget preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid Drivers License or ability to provide own transportation.
• May be required to travel to school district buildings and professional meetings.
• Requires after-school practices events and weekend events.
• Prior to beginning employment negative tb test results must be provided.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires long periods of standing or walking around the classroom especially when giving instruction monitoring students or using whiteboards/projectors.
• Requires clear verbal communication and strong listening skills to engage with students parents and colleagues.
• May require projecting voice in noisy environments or large classrooms.
• Use of hands to write on boards type handle classroom materials and operate technology (computers tablets projectors).
• May include lifting or carrying instructional materials textbooks or student work (typically up to 20 lbs.).
• Must be able to read and assess student work view computer screens and monitor student behavior visually.
• Must be able to hear student questions and school announcements.
• Repetitive actions like typing grading papers writing on boards.
• Often sit for extended periods while planning lessons or grading but also stand or move frequently while teaching.
• Work is primarily conducted indoors in classrooms often with limited temperature control in older buildings.
• Exposure to chalk dust markers cleaning supplies and sometimes poor ventilation.
• Classrooms and school environments can be noisy during group work.
• Standard school hours but teachers often work before and after school for planning grading meetings or extracurricular activities.
• Evening or weekend work is common for lesson prep grading parent communication or professional development.
• Managing behavior supporting diverse student needs and maintaining classroom engagement.
• Breaks are limited and structured around school schedules (e.g. lunch prep periods).
• Constant interaction with students parents administrators and colleagues.
• Must manage interpersonal dynamics conflicts and communications in a professional and respectful way.

Application Requirements
Applicants must submit official transcripts three professional references with at least one supervisory reference and a copy of the appropriate credentials as part of the application process.

Pre-Onboarding Requirements
As a condition of employment and prior to onboarding the district will conduct a criminal history background check. The recommended candidate will be required to provide personal information necessary to complete the background check such as date of birth gender and race to remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job. Job description is sourced from employee interviews internal documents representative job descriptions in similar districts and other state/federal agencies. The district reserves the right to modify the job description based on the needs of the district.

Rock Hill Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Required Experience:

Director