Orchestra Program Lead - Assistant Director

BECKENDORFF JUNIOR HIGH; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckendorff Junior High in Katy, TX, seeks an Assistant Director for its Orchestra program to support the Principal/Orchestra Director in directing and managing the campus and district Orchestra activities.

The role involves planning and instruction of Orchestra activities, ensuring UIL/TMEA and district compliance, and helping students achieve district, regional, state, and national recognition across rehearsals, performances, and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel.
• Knowledge of state, UIL, and TMEA policies governing Orchestra activities.
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct junior high school instrumental performers, including beginning classes, large Orchestra performance ensembles, soloists, and small ensembles.
• Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in Orchestra.
• Provide for Orchestra participation at extracurricular events, including various performance venues, concerts, and all UIL and TMEA activities.
• Arrange transportation for all events taking place off campus.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, UIL rules, TMEA rules, and local school board policy in the Orchestra area.
• Support Orchestra booster club activities, if applicable.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and to ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
• Recommend policies to improve program.
• Ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Attend all professional and staff meetings as requested.
• Assist in compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Assist in coordinating fundraising activities and management of funds.
• Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within department.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all Orchestra equipment and performance apparel.
• Assist in developing and implementing plans for Orchestra 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 including, but not limited to, the established Katy ISD curriculum for subject area through use of the Forethought program.
• 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.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, and Orchestra handbook.
• Accompany and supervise students on all trips.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Assist with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, evaluation, and retention of Orchestra members.
• Work to provide campus, District, and community awareness of Orchestra activities and performances.
• Provide supervisory leadership and management to all component groups within Orchestra program.
• Provide additional help, as available, to “cluster” high school Orchestra program(s), when requested.
• Actively participate in District music events, as assigned, such as pre-UIL contests, requested performances at district events, etc.

Skills

Budget management

Personnel management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Tools

Forethought program

Job description

Beckendorff Junior High in Katy, TX, seeks an Assistant Director for its Orchestra program to support the Principal/Orchestra Director in directing and managing the campus and district Orchestra activities.

The role involves planning and instruction of Orchestra activities, ensuring UIL/TMEA and district compliance, and helping students achieve district, regional, state, and national recognition across rehearsals, performances, and events.