Teacher Head Band Director (2026-2027)

SUMMARY:

Direct and manage the instrumental music and band program at assigned campus. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth and provide an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

The essential functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein however this list represents examples onlyandisnotacomprehensivelistingofallfunctionsandtasksperformedbypositionsfound in this job description.

• ModelKISDcoreorganizationalbeliefsandvalues;performdutieseffectivelyandefficientlyforthepurposeofsupportingandcontributingtohighstudentachievement.

• Provideprogramsupportandservicedelivery;communicateeffectivelywithinandacrossteamsand participateincross-functional work groups.

• MaintainacommitmenttotheDistrictmission;modelDistrictexpectationsthroughpersonalleadershipandactivelysupporttheeffortsofotherstoachieveDistrictgoals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

InstructionalStrategies

• Direct instrumental performers including marching band concert band soloists and ensembles.

• Establish performance requirements enforce academic requirements and verify eachstudents eligibility to participate in band.

• Provide for band participation at extracurricular events including concerts football gamesother sport events as assignedpep rallies parades andUniversity Interscholastic League(UIL).

• SupportBandBoosterClub activities.

• Developand implement plans that fulfill the requirements of theDistrictscurriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency(TEA)Board policies andAdministrativeRegulations.

• Work cooperatively withSpecialEducationTeachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

• Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methods according toDistrict requirements.

• Developandimplementlessonplansforin-personlearningthatfulfilltherequirementsofDistricts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

• Preparelessonsthatreflectaccommodationsfordifferencesinindividualstudentdifferences.

• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructionalactivities.

Student Growth and Development

• Conductongoingassessmentofstudentachievementthroughformalandinformaltesting.

• Sponsoroutsideactivitiesapproved by the campus principal.

• Beapositiverolemodelforstudents.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Createa classroomenvironmentconducivetolearningandappropriateforthephysicalsocialand emotional development of students.

• ManagestudentbehaviorinaccordancewithStudentCodeofConductandstudenthandbook.

• Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips activities and arrange transportation lodging and meals for out-of-town events.

• Takeallnecessaryandreasonableprecautionstoprotectstudentsequipmentmaterialsand facilities.

• Assistinselectingbooksequipmentandotherinstructionalmaterials.

• Compilemaintainandfileallreportsrecordsandotherdocumentsrequired.

Communication

• Establishandmaintainaprofessionalrelationshipandopencommunicationwithparentsstudents colleagues and community members.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participateinstaffdevelopmentactivitiestoimprovejob-relatedskills.

• ComplywithStateDistrictandschoolregulationsandpoliciesforclassroomteachers.

• Attendandparticipateinfacultymeetingsandserveonstaffcommitteesasrequired.

Other

• Maintainconfidentiality.

• Developandmaintainsystemsforretrievalofinformationinsupportofallprograms;compilemaintainfileandsecureallphysicalandcomputerizedreportsrecordsandotherrequireddocuments.

• PursueProfessionalDevelopmentactivitiesforselfandassignedstaff;ensurethatProfessionalDevelopmentactivitiesarealignedwithDistrictgoalsandinitiativesandcurrentprofessionalresearch.

• Complywithallpoliciesoperatingprocedureslegalrequirementsandverbalandwritten directives.

• ComplywiththeProfessionalCodeofEthicsandStandardPracticesforTexasEducators.

• FollowDistrictsafetyprotocolsandemergencyprocedures.

• Performotherrelateddutiesasassigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• BachelorsDegreefromanaccrediteduniversity

• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate inAll Level Music

• Demonstrated competency in instrumental music

• Currentautomatedexternaldefibrillator(AED)and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate

Experience:

• Studentteachingapprovedinternshiporrelated workexperience

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

• Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules

• Ability to develop budgets and manage funds

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

• Ability to interpret data

• Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor the performance of assistant band director.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used:

• AutomatedExternalDefibrillator (AED)

• Musicalinstruments

• Personalcomputerphonesystemsvideo/instructionalequipmentandperipherals

Posture:

• Prolongedsittingandstanding;frequentkneeling/squattingbending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion:

• Frequentwalking;repetitivecomputerworkwithfrequentuseof handsandwrists

Lifting:

• Regular moderate lifting and carrying (1544 pounds)

• Lift and move musical instruments

Environment:

• Work to be completed on-site from assigned school or building

• Work outside and inside; exposure to extreme temperatures (hot cold and inclement weather) humidity and prolonged sunlight; work on uneven or slippery surfaces

• Frequent exposure to noise

• No remote work

• Frequentdistrictwideand statewidetravel

Mental Demands:

• Workwithfrequentinterruptions;maintainemotionalcontrolunderstresswork; prolonged or irregular hours

INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Thisdescriptionisintendedtoindicatethekindsoftasksandlevelsofworkdifficultyrequiredofpositionsgiventhistitle and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of anyparticular positionshall is not intended to limit or any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Required Experience:

Director