Band & Music Director: Lead an Instrumental Program

McDade ISD; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

McDade ISD seeks an experienced band director to lead instrumental performance programs and align curriculum with district goals. You will direct marching band, orchestra, concert bands, and ensembles, while ensuring student eligibility and coordinating participation in UIL events.

The role requires strong communication, budgeting, and leadership skills, with a focus on developing student musical achievement and managing a comprehensive band program.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate required.
• AED certificate required.
• Knowledge of instrumental music operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and personnel.

Aufgaben

• Direct instrumental performers (marching band, orchestra, concert band, soloists, ensembles).
• Establish performance requirements and verify student eligibility.
• Coordinate band participation at events (concerts, football games, parades, UIL).
• Support band booster club activities.
• Develop plans reflecting district curriculum requirements and accommodations for differences.
• Plan instructional strategies and materials per TEA guidelines and policies.
• Collaborate with special education teachers for IEP modifications.
• Work with staff to determine goals and methods; use evaluation data to improve program.

Kenntnisse

Instrumental music ops

Curriculum & instruction

State UIL policies

Budget & personnel

Student behavior management

Data interpretation

Communication & public relations

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

AED certification

Jobbeschreibung

Primary Purpose:

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Demonstrated competency in instrumental music

Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) certificate

Special Knowledge/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:

Two years teaching & band directing experience desired.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

1. Direct instrumental performers, including marching band, orchestra, concert band, soloists, and ensembles.
2. Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band.
3. Provide for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL.
4. Support band booster club activities.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
8. Work with other member of the staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
9. 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.

Student Growth and Development

1. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
2. Be a positive role model for students and support mission of the school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
2. Manage student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
3. Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips activities and arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
4. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Communication

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

Budget and Inventory

1. Develop and administer budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
2. Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
3. Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets related to the program.
4. Oversee cleaning, repairing, and storing of all instruments and equipment.
5. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
2. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
3. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and board policy in the band area.

Personnel Management

1. Assist with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assistant band directors.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Monitor the performance of assistant band director.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED)

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking/marching

Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds); may lift and move musical instruments

Environment: 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

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district and statewide travel