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Assistant Band Director

Hamlin ISD, Hamlin, TX, United States


Hamlin Collegiate ISD is located approximately 40 miles NW of Abilene and a 2A School District. Our District is seeking a dynamic, energetic and dedicated leader to serve as Assistant Band Director beginning with the 2026 – 2027 school year. Hamlin Collegiate strives to provide a teaching and coaching staff that is not only knowledgeable and caring, but that also balances team and individual interests. The school’s desire is to provide a positive learning and growing experience for all our students at every level of our programs. HCISD Staff act as role models for all their students. Accordingly, and consistent with all the School’s educators, Hamlin Collegiate seeks only applicants of the highest ethical and character standards for its teaching and coaching staff. Hamlin Collegiate is a proud TIA School District, and a 4 day school week Hybrid school calendar.

Position Title: Assistant Band Director

Location: All campuses (5-12)

Salary: Competitive and well above base pay, $449 towards Employee Healthcare Premiums, Retention Stipend, TIA District

Length of Contract: 11 months

Position Summary:

Energetic and highly motivated individual to direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music for the district. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state, UIL and district requirements. Assistant Director will team teach band activities grades 5-12, including HS marching band, concert bands at both elementary and high school, teach all-region and UIL solo & ensemble materials, and a small number of music classes at the elementary campus.

Candidate qualifications:

Candidates should be able to exhibit strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

The HCISD band program is in a rebuilding stage after several years of not competing in UIL competition. However, the band has now earned three straight UIL sweepstakes awards, advanced to the state marching contest, and placed 5th in the ATSSB Outstanding Performance Series over the last three seasons. This is a perfect time for a director to join a band looking to continue building upon this success.

Special consideration will be given to woodwind specialists and those with guard experience, but strong teachers are all encouraged to apply.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Knowledge of overall operations of instructional music programs

Strong communication, public relations, organizational, and interpersonal skills

CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements is strongly recommended

HCISD boasts small class sizes, an excellent West Texas Family Atmosphere, an extremely supportive and growing community, and a culture committed to personal and student growth.

Application Deadline: Until filled

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