Band Director Pool (High School) - 2026-27 School Year

Denton Independent School District; Denton (TX); Vor Ort; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A school district in Denton is looking for a Band Director. The role involves directing high school band programs, managing the overall instrumental music program, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and at least five years of experience in band teaching and administration. Strong communication and budgeting skills are essential for success in this position, along with the ability to foster student participation in extracurricular activities.

Qualifikationen

• At least five years of successful band teaching experience and band program administration preferred.
• Musical competency in instrument performance essential.

Aufgaben

• Directs high school instrumental performers, including marching band, orchestra, and concert band.
• Develops and implements plans for instrumental music program.
• Coordinates funding activities and manages funds.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental band music program

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree required; Master's Degree preferred

Music Degree (Instrumental/Band Emphasis); Music Teacher Certification

EC-12 (Instrumental/Band Emphasis) required

Jobbeschreibung

Band Director Pool (High School) - 2026-27 School Year

Job ID: 5543950

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 18, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Band Director

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Reports to: Principal/Fine Arts Director

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Directs and manages the overall program of instrumental band music for the district. Provides students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and district requirements. Plans instructional strategies and program activities to achieve district, region, area, and state recognition.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree, preferred; Bachelor’s Degree required
• Music Degree (Instrumental/Band Emphasis); Music Teacher Certification
• EC-12 (Instrumental/Band Emphasis) required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental band music program
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Knowledge of state TMEA and UIL policies governing band
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• General knowledge of teaching techniques and procedures

Experience:

• At least five years of successful band teaching experience and band program administration preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Program Planning

• Directs high school instrumental performers, including marching band, orchestra, concert band, soloists, and ensembles.
• Establishes performance requirements, enforces academic requirements, and verifies each student’s eligibility to participate in band.
• Provides for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL activities.
• Arranges transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and board policy in the band area.
• Supports band booster club activities and ensures operation according to UIL Booster Club Guidelines.
• Obtains and uses evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensures that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.
• Recommends policies to improve program.

Budget and Inventory

• Ensures that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Compiles budgets and costs estimates based on documented program needs.
• Coordinates fundraising activities and manages funds.
• Maintains current inventory of all fixed assets within department.
• Oversees process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.

Instruction

• Develops and implements plans for instrumental music program and shows written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Student Management

• Applies and enforces student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Accompanies and supervises students on out-of-town trips.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Communication

• Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintains professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

Personnel Management

• Assists with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assistant band directors.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Monitors the performance of assistant band director(s) and other support staff.

Other

• Follows all rules, regulations and policies of Denton ISD and follow directives from supervisors.
• Follows attendance policy as assigned by Supervisor.
• Performs other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or Supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interprets policy, procedures and data; coordinates district functions; maintains emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions.

MINIMUM SALARY: Teacher Pay plus Stipend

DUTY DAYS: 187

APPOINTMENT: The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant’s training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
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• Email: [e-mail]