High School Band Director/Middle School Band Director
Steubenville City School District, Steubenville, Ohio
Job Details
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- Application Deadline: Posted until filled
- Posted: May 11, 2026
- Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026
Job Description
TITLE: BAND DIRECTOR
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Valid Ohio Teaching Certificate.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principal and Assistant Principal
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOALS: 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, and district requirements. Plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct high school instrumental performers, such as marching band, concert, soloists, ensembles, and majorettes.
- 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, etc.
- Oversee band booster club and 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.
- 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.
- Develop and implement plans for instrumental music programs and provide written evidence of preparation as required.
- 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.
- 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.
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
- Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Assist with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assistant band director(s).
- Monitor the performance of assistant band director(s).
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.
Position Type
Full-time Unpaid
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
- Melinda Young, Superintendent
- 611 North Fourth Street
- Steubenville, Ohio 43952
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