High School Band Director & Asst. Director

SCHOOLS; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is seeking a Teacher 2026-2027/Secondary Band Director/Assistant Director in Cypress, Texas. The role involves recruiting and retaining students, teaching instrument pedagogy, and preparing ensembles for UIL evaluations.

Starting date is immediate, with a 187-day probationary/term contract and a pay grade T60 as approved by the Board. Head Director candidates should have at least three years of experience as a secondary public school director and will mentor assistants,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized college.
• Valid secondary music teaching certificate.
• Knowledge of current concert band techniques; marching techniques for HS.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and work with students, parents, teachers, and admins.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of TMEA and UIL rules.
• Head Director: grow and maintain a large band program.
• Head Director: minimum 3 years as a secondary public school director.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain students in the band program.
• Teach instrument pedagogy and ensemble skills for UIL evaluations.
• Prepare students for auditions and competitions including UIL and TMEA.
• Collaborate with building Fine Arts staff and vertical staff.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
• Collaborate in preparation of Non-Varsity and Varsity Ensembles for performances.
• Teach and supervise marching band at High School level.
• Head Directors mentor and train assistant director(s).
• Head Directors manage budget, fund raising, private lesson program, library, inventory, and instrumentation.
• Head Directors provide supervisory leadership of all band components.
• Head Directors design and coordinate competitive marching band show.
• Head Directors work with booster club to implement goals.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.

Skills

Band leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Secondary music teaching certificate

Job description

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is seeking a Teacher 2026-2027/Secondary Band Director/Assistant Director in Cypress, Texas. The role involves recruiting and retaining students, teaching instrument pedagogy, and preparing ensembles for UIL evaluations.

Starting date is immediate, with a 187-day probationary/term contract and a pay grade T60 as approved by the Board. Head Director candidates should have at least three years of experience as a secondary public school director and will mentor assistants,