Middle School Band Director and/or High School Assistant Band Director (2025-2026 Anticipated)

Wichita Falls ISD; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita Falls ISD is seeking passionate and qualified candidates for Middle School and Assistant Band Director positions. These roles involve directing instrumental music programs, planning extracurricular activities, and ensuring compliance with UIL standards. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in music and a valid Texas teaching certificate, with strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for success. This opportunity allows for creative engagement with students and community through music education.

Benefits

Support for band booster activities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Texas teaching certificate required.
• Knowledge of instrumental music program operations.
• Ability to manage budgets and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music.
• Assist in the direction of school instrumental performers.
• Plan extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with UIL regulations.

Skills

Communication

Public Relations

Interpersonal Skills

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate in Secondary Music

Job description

****Note - Assistant Band Director Job Description is directly below the Middle School Band Director Job Description****

Job Title: Middle School Band Director

Reports to: Principal/Director of Fine Arts

Dept./School: Middle School and High School Assigned

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule/187 Days

Date Revised: 11/12/2018

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music for the district. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and district requirements. Plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate in Secondary Music

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Experience being a band director preferred but not required

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Planning

Direct middle school instrumental performers, including concert band, soloists, ensembles and assist high school band to include the summer marching band activities and rehearsals

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 activities.

Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.

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

Support band booster club activities.

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.

Recommend policies to improve program.

Budget and Inventory

Ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.

Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.

Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within department.

Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.

Instruction

Develop and implement plans for instrumental music program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.

Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

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

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

Student Management

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

Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips.

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

Communication

Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

Personnel Management

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

Other

Regular attendance

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Monitor the performance of assistant band director as applicable.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district and occasional statewide travel; prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather.

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Job Title: Assistant Secondary Band Director

Reports to: Head Band Director/Principal/Director of Fine Arts

Dept. /School: Campus(es) Assigned

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule-Based on Step

Date Revised: 11/12/18

Primary Purpose:

Assist in the direction and management of the overall program of instrumental music for the campus. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and district requirements. Plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program

Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Planning

Assist in the direction of school instrumental performers, including marching band, summer marching band, orchestra (if required), concert band, soloists, and ensembles.

Assist in establishing performance requirements, enforcing academic requirements, and verifying each student’s eligibility to participate in band.

Provide for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL activities.

Assist in arranging transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.

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

Support band booster club activities.

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.

Budget and Inventory

Ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.

Assist in the budgeting and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.

Assist in the maintenance of maintaining current inventory of all fixed assets within department; including overseeing the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.

Instruction

Develop and implement plans for instrumental music program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.

Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

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

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

Student Management

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

Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips.

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

Communication

Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

Other

Regular attendance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district and occasional statewide travel; prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather.

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

The district Title IX Coordinator isDayna Hardaway, Director of HR,1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76307 940-235-1029

Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to human resources 940-235-1012.