Extra Duty: HS Honors Band Director

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is seeking an HS Honors Band Director to develop and implement an exemplary honors music program for student musicians. You will ensure compliance with school policies, foster positive relationships with students and parents, and supervise music materials.

The ideal candidate has experience in directing music ensembles and possesses strong communication skills. This position offers a stipend of $910 for the 2026-2027 school year and emphasizes quality educational and artistic opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience directing, coaching, teaching, or leading music ensembles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all school policies.
• Work cooperatively with staff and parents.
• Demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Care for music materials and instruments.

Skills

Directing music ensembles

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Music theory knowledge

Job description

Position Information

Vacancy: HS Honors Band Director

Location: Multiple Locations

Dates: 2026-2027 School Year

Pay: $910/stipend

Primary Function

To develop and implement an exemplary honors music program that provides the highest quality educational, artistic, and performance opportunities for every student musician.

Qualifications

Prior experience directing, coaching, teaching, or leading music ensembles preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performance Responsibilities

• To ensure full compliance with all school and school board policies and regulations.
• To work cooperatively with the entire staff.
• To relate positively to parents and other community representatives.
• To ensure the timely and accurate completion of all required records and reports.
• To demonstrate proficiency in standard English, both spoken and written.
• To accept and fulfill responsibilities beyond the ensemble setting as they pertain to school expectations.
• To assume responsibility for the care of music materials, instruments, equipment, uniforms, and facilities.
• To ensure a clean, orderly, and safe environment that supports the well‑being of all student musicians.

Instructional Performance

• To foster and model positive interactions among student musicians while building supportive relationships with the school and community.
• To demonstrate enthusiasm for music education, performance, and lifelong learning.
• To promote self‑direction, self‑discipline, and personal responsibility in students, empowering them to achieve musical excellence and artistic growth.
• To establish and maintain clearly defined standards of behavior, attendance, preparation, and performance.

Interpersonal Relations

• To exhibit comprehensive knowledge of music education, performance practices, music theory, repertoire, and ensemble techniques to ensure effective instruction and guidance for student musicians.
• To effectively adapt instruction and rehearsal strategies to align with the individual needs, abilities, and interests of students.
• To prepare students for honors performances, auditions, festivals, competitions, and other musical opportunities as appropriate.

Subject Matter

• To develop and sustain an organized honors music program guided by well‑structured, long‑term planning.
• To demonstrate effective planning and organization while employing a diverse range of instructional strategies, repertoire, and resources to enhance student learning and performance.
• To coordinate rehearsals, performances, auditions, and special events in support of program goals.
• To clearly communicate musical expectations, performance standards, and rehearsal objectives to students and explain their significance for artistic and personal growth.
• To utilize appropriate and varied instructional techniques, rehearsal methods, and learning activities.
• To maintain an effective system for monitoring student progress and performance and to communicate that progress to appropriate individuals.
• To inspire students to pursue musical excellence through meaningful learning experiences and high‑quality performance opportunities.

Planning/Materials

It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law, Title IV, and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX, the Genetic Information Non‑Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973). The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community. Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service‑connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.