Band Director

Band Director
Job ID: 5806445

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Responsibilities

Direct instrumental performers, including marching band, 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.

Support band booster club activities.

Develop and implement plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required; 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; present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

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.

Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.

Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Manage student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips and activities and arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Develop and administer a budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.

Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.

Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets related to the program.

Oversee cleaning, repairing, and storing of all instruments and equipment.

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Participate in staff development activities to improve job‑related skills.

Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and board policy in the band area.

Possibly assist with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assistant band directors.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Demonstrated competency in instrumental music

Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or similar nationally recognized association (to be maintained while holding the position)

Special Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Ability to interpret data

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Student teaching or approved internship and band directing experience

Bachelor degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

Julie Koepp, Junior High Principal

14434 Fm 59

Malakoff, Texas 75148

Phone: 903-489-2001

Email: jkoepp@crossroadsisd.org

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