Assistant Band Director
Young World Physical Education, Amarillo, TX, United States
Assistant Band Director
River Road Independent School District – River Road Middle School, Amarillo, Texas.
Responsibilities Program Planning
Direct Middle school instrumental performers, including marching band, orchestra, concert band, soloists, and ensembles.
Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band.
Provide for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL activities.
Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out‑of‑town events.
Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and board policy in the band area.
Support band booster club activities.
Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.
Recommend policies to improve the program.
Budget and Inventory
Ensure that programs are cost‑effective and funds are managed wisely.
Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within the department.
Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.
Instruction
Develop and implement plans for the instrumental music programs and produce 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 an 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.
Student Management
Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Accompany and supervise students on out‑of‑town 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 a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Personnel Management
Assist with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assistant band directors.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Monitor the performance of the assistant band director.
Working Conditions Mental and physical demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district and occasional statewide travel; prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather.
Education / Certification Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Valid Texas teaching certificate.
Special Knowledge / Skills
Knowledge of the overall operation of an instrumental music program.
Ability to manage budget and personnel.
Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band.
Ability to implement policy and procedures.
Ability to interpret data.
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Position Type: Full‑Time
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Responsibilities Program Planning
Direct Middle school instrumental performers, including marching band, orchestra, concert band, soloists, and ensembles.
Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band.
Provide for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL activities.
Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out‑of‑town events.
Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and board policy in the band area.
Support band booster club activities.
Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.
Recommend policies to improve the program.
Budget and Inventory
Ensure that programs are cost‑effective and funds are managed wisely.
Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within the department.
Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.
Instruction
Develop and implement plans for the instrumental music programs and produce 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 an 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.
Student Management
Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Accompany and supervise students on out‑of‑town 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 a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Personnel Management
Assist with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assistant band directors.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Monitor the performance of the assistant band director.
Working Conditions Mental and physical demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district and occasional statewide travel; prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather.
Education / Certification Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Valid Texas teaching certificate.
Special Knowledge / Skills
Knowledge of the overall operation of an instrumental music program.
Ability to manage budget and personnel.
Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band.
Ability to implement policy and procedures.
Ability to interpret data.
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Position Type: Full‑Time
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