Job Title: Band Director

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Reports to: Principal/Fine Arts Director
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: Teacher Pay

PRIMARY PURPOSE:  Directs and manages the overall program of instrumental band music for the district. Provides students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and district requirements. Plans instructional strategies and program activities to achieve district, region, area, and state recognition.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
Master's Degree, preferred; Bachelor’s Degree required
Music Degree (Instrumental/Band Emphasis); Music Teacher Certification
EC-12 (Instrumental/Band Emphasis) required
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental band music program
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Knowledge of state TMEA and UIL policies governing band
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
General knowledge of teaching techniques and procedures

Experience:
At least five years of successful band teaching experience and band program administration preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 
Program Planning

• Directs high school instrumental performers, including marching band, orchestra, concert band, soloists, and ensembles.


• Establishes performance requirements, enforces academic requirements, and verifies each student’s eligibility to participate in band.


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


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


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


• Supports band booster club activities and ensures operation according to UIL Booster Club Guidelines.


• Obtains and uses evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensures that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.


• Recommends policies to improve program.

 

Budget and Inventory

• Ensures that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.


• Compiles budgets and costs estimates based on documented program needs.


• Coordinates fundraising activities and manages funds.


• Maintains current inventory of all fixed assets within department.


• Oversees process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.

 

Instruction

• Develops and implements plans for instrumental music program and shows written evidence of preparation as required.


• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.


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


• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.


• Conducts ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.


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

 

Student Management

• Applies and enforces student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.


• Accompanies and supervises students on out-of-town trips.


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

 

Communication

• Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.


• Maintains professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

 

Personnel Management

• Assists with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assistant band directors.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Monitors the performance of assistant band director(s) and other support staff.

 

Other:

• Follows all rules, regulations and policies of Denton ISD and follow directives from supervisors.


• Follows attendance policy as assigned by Supervisor.


• Performs other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or Supervisor.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interprets policy, procedures and data; coordinates district functions; maintains emotional control under stress.

 

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.  Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions.
 
MINIMUM SALARY: Teacher Pay plus Stipend
 
DUTY DAYS: 187

APPOINTMENT: The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant’s training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.