Assistant High School Band Director

Assistant High School Band Director
Russellville High School, Russellville, Arkansas

Job Details
Job ID: 5710616

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026

Job Description
Contract Days and Stipend:

High School Band Director: 197 days, Stipend $13,500

Junior High Band Director: 197 days, Stipend $12,600

Middle School Band Director: 197 days, Stipend $5,400

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or master's degree in the subject area.

Master's degree and teaching experience required for music coordinator position.

A teaching license or plan for obtaining one approved by the district.

A passion and love for learning and teaching students.

Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Resilience and a positive attitude.

Superb interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to establish rapport and build professional relationships with students.

A high degree of professionalism.

A growth mindset.

Responsibilities (High School / Junior High):

Develops the individual student musician providing exemplary instruction.

Develops a successful marching band.

Develops a successful concert band.

Provides individual instruction to students to help them successfully compete at region and state events.

Maintains all records as required by the district.

Communicates with parents and administration concerning students or band events.

Responsibilities (Middle School):

Develops the individual student musician providing exemplary instruction.

Provides individual instruction to students to help them successfully compete at region and state events.

Develops a successful concert band.

Maintains all records as required by the district.

Communicates with parents and administration concerning students or band events.

Director Responsibilities:

Adhere to all district policies, requirements, and expectations.

Attend all Russellville band functions outside of the school day to provide support and supervision.

Be available for administrators, parents, and students even if it is outside of the regular workday.

Maintain consistent hours during which the band rooms are open (7:30 - 4:00 is the norm).

Maintain all district equipment including instruments, uniforms, and furniture.

Participate in all ASBOA functions that involve Russellville students.

Support the Russellville Band Boosters Club.

Follow the guidelines of the Russellville Band Handbook.

Ensure that no student is placed in an embarrassing situation and prepare performances to prevent embarrassment.

Follow all TESS rubric "proficient" level expectations for their role.

Develop lesson plans in the relevant subject area and grade and ensure all lessons align with curriculum objectives.

Use a range of appropriate teaching materials and methods to deliver content.

Provide additional support and interventions for struggling students and extra resources to those ahead of the class.

Prepare students for tests, exams, presentations, experiments, and other assessments.

Grade assessments and provide feedback and reports to students and parents.

Attend and interact in staff and parent meetings to provide helpful recommendations or voice concerns.

Establish rapport and professional relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Supervise students in class, during events, and on field trips.

Other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full‑time

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

Brittany Herring

PO Box 928

Russellville, Arkansas 72811

Phone: 4799681306

Email: rsdhr@rsdk12.net

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