Middle School Band Director

Band Director

The position of a Band Director will be available at East Central ISD for the 2026-2027 school year. All individuals (district employees included) who are interested in these positions must apply online through Frontline via the district website. The deadline for submitting an application is 4:00 pm., June 25, 2026, or until the position is filled.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist in directing and managing the overall program of instrumental music at Valor Middle School. Assist in providing students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and district requirements. Assist in planning activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Assist head director in directing and coordinating all activities of the middle school band program. Assist in coordinating, with the Coordinator of Music, all trips involved with the middle school band program. Assist after school with the high school band during marching season. Teach beginners, conduct the second band, assist with the first band, co-conduct the third band, jazz band, and applied music. Assist in the responsibility for a coordinated effort supervised by the high school band director to compliment the high school band program with properly trained band students through yearly exit tests. Participate in U.I.L. competitions. Perform other duties as assigned by the head director and campus principal. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certificate: Bachelor's degree in Music Three years successful experience working with public school bands Appropriate Texas Teacher's Certificate Music (EC-12) EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED) WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district and statewide travel. Moderate amounts of standing, protracted and irregular hours of work, moderate amounts of lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); may lift and move musical instruments. 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. Travel between campuses on a daily basis. Football game stadium conditions. After school outside marching band rehearsals. Travel on a standard school district bus. Normal classroom environment. PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: 2026-2027 School Year SALARY: Based on 2026-2027 Classroom Teacher Salary Scale plus stipend