Head Band Director or Assistant Band Director

Head Band Director or Assistant Band Director
Fort Smith Public Schools, District Wide – Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Job Details
Job ID: 5646754

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 10, 2026

Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Head Band Director or Assistant Band Director

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A full contract for this position is 210 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on actual start date.

BEGINNING: July 10, 2026

LOCATION: District Wide

QUALIFICATIONS

AR licensure required.

Certification in instrumental music.

Experience preferred.

DISTRICT VALUES

We will always put student needs first.

We believe relationships matter.

We expect accountability.

We operate with transparency.

We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Works with all band directors 6th-12th grades in the feeder programs to organize and carry out a vertically aligned, comprehensive music program.

Oversees operations for all building Band Activities.

Directs the building Band Program.

Coordinates assigned activities with the school calendar.

Supervises all assigned band activities and performances.

Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band.

Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect 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.

Plans, rehearses and directs musical experiences for the school and community.

Seeks, initiates and implements participation of the band and band members in out-of- school band experiences appropriate to the curriculum and student interest.

Cooperates with the school administration in providing music programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies, and, as appropriate, civic functions that enhance the students' performing experience.

Oversees scheduling and other arrangements for the rehearsals and concerts in cooperation with the building principal.

Carry out the performance responsibilities required of all classroom teachers.

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Frequent district and occasional statewide travel.

Carries out duty as assigned, including after-school or before‑school duties

Participates in grade level collaboration, planning, as part of PLCs, as well as school committees

Follows all TESS rubric “proficient” level expectations for their role

Supervises students on recess, bus, during before and after school duty, on field trips, extracurricular events, and in out‑of‑classroom activities during the assigned working day

Maintains prompt and regular attendance

Attends building events/activities at night, as requested by administration

Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others

Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations

Prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather.

Perform other duties as assigned

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.

Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting, and kneeling.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Jennifer Six , Human Resources Specialist

SERVICE CENTER

Phone: 479-785-2501

Email: jsix@fortsmithschools.org

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