Teacher 2026-2027 / Secondary Orchestra Director/Asst. Director (Fall Vacancies)

SCHOOLS; Cypress (TX); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Cypress, Texas invites applications for a Secondary Orchestra Director/Asst. Director for 2026-2027. Starting date immediately; 187-day probationary/term contract; Pay Grade T60 plus stipend; duties include building and leading a large orchestra, UIL/TMEA evaluations, recruiting students, mentoring assistants.

This is a full-time position in fine arts. Head Director applicants preferred with at least three years experience as a secondary public

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Valid teaching certificate appropriate for secondary music.
• Demonstrates skills in teaching string pedagogy and orchestra.
• Demonstrates skills in leading, motivating, and cooperating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of T.M.E.A. and U.I.L. rules and procedures.
• For Head Director applicants, demonstrates ability to grow and maintain a large, successful orchestra program in a public school setting.
• For Head Director applicants, minimum of three years of experience as a secondary public school director preferred.

Aufgaben

• Recruit and retain students in the orchestra program.
• Teach appropriate instrument pedagogy and ensemble skills for student success when performing, including at UIL evaluations.
• Prepare individual students for success at individual auditions and competitions, including UIL and TMEA competitions.
• 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 successful performances and competitions.
• Head Directors will be expected to mentor and train assistant director(s) when appropriate.
• Head Directors will be expected to manage the budget, fundraising, private lesson program, library, inventory, and instrumentation of program (where applicable).
• Head Directors will be expected towork withthe booster club to implement approved goals (when applicable).
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Kenntnisse

Orchestra pedagogy

Teaching orchestras

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Knowledge of TMEA and UIL rules

Student motivation

Mentoring staff

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher

Teaching certificate for secondary music

Jobbeschreibung

Teacher 2026-2027 / Secondary Orchestra Director/Asst. Director (Fall Vacancies)

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District SCHOOLS - Cypress, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5541014
Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Feb 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Valid teaching certificate appropriate for secondary music.
• Demonstrates skills in teaching string pedagogy and orchestra.
• Demonstrates skills in leading, motivating, and cooperating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of T.M.E.A. and U.I.L. rules and procedures.
• For Head Director applicants,demonstrates ability to grow and maintain a large, successful orchestra program in a public school setting.
• For Head Director applicants, minimum of three years of experience as a secondary public school director preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days

SALARY:

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees

Additional stipend as approved

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Recruit and retain students in the orchestra program.
• Teach appropriate instrument pedagogy and ensemble skills for student success when performing, including at UIL evaluations.
• Prepare individual students for success at individual auditions and competitions, including UIL and TMEA competitions.
• 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 successful performances and competitions.
• Head Directors will be expected to mentor and train assistant director(s) when appropriate.
• Head Directors will be expected to manage the budget, fundraising, private lesson program, library, inventory, and instrumentation of program (where applicable).
• Head Directors will be expected towork withthe booster club to implement approved goals (when applicable).
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Additional Application Requirements for Head Orchestra Teachers:

Paste a “link” of your personal digital portfolio to a document or PDF and upload that document in the Custom Attachment section of your application. This link should be viewable by all that have the link. This portfolio should include recordings of your 2 most recent performing groups. If you were an assistant director for these performances, you may include recordings of performing groups that you collaborated with.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Tools/Equipment Used:Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

2. Posture:Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing

3. Motion: Frequent walking

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

5. Environment: Regular exposure to noise

6. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequenttravel and frequent travel by school bus.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Joe Glass , Coordinator of Secondary Music
• FINE ARTS
• Email: [e-mail]