Orchestra Director Pool; High School

Orchestra Director Pool (High School) - 2026-27 School Year

Denton Independent School District - Denton, Texas

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• Job : 5544049
• Final date to receive applications: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Feb 18, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

• Job Title: Orchestra Director
• Dept./School: Assigned Campus
• Reports to: Principal/Fine Arts Director
• Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
• Pay Grade: Teacher Pay
• Salary Range: Teacher Salary plus stipend
• Duty Days: 187 days per year

Primary

Purpose:

Provides orchestra instruction and encourages students to develop the skill and ability to excel in the orchestra instrument assigned; responsible for contributing to the educational program as a whole and to the growth of each student; provides opportunities for students to participate in a high-level, challenging curriculum in the areas of responsibility

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

• Establishes performance criteria for competition and evaluates students’ musical abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student musical group involved.
• Manages and supervises orchestra activities, contests and practice sessions that promote individual growth in musical skills, teamwork and appropriate concert/performance etiquette.
• Keeps informed of and ensures compliance with all DISD/UIL/TMEA rules and guidelines.
• Recruits and retains student membership in the orchestra program, as well as monitors and enforces student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Assists in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Works with Fine Arts Office in scheduling competitions and coordinating arrangements.
• Cooperates with other members of the school staff in planning and implementing instructional goals and objectives for the overall educational development of student performances.
• Complies with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules and the local board policy in area of music.
• Travels with orchestra students and supervises groups during orchestra competitions in assigned events.
• Maintains proper and appropriate discipline among students during orchestra contests, practice sessions and while on trips off school property.
• Encourages, by example, and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of orchestra participation.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with student musicians and their parents.
• Articulates the district’s mission and goals in the area of orchestra to the community and solicits its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrates awareness of district-community needs and initiates activities to meet those identified needs.
• Demonstrates the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
• Develops professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Assesses and responds to needs related to job responsibilities.
• Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of the teaching program and implements changes based on the findings.
• Follows all the rules, regulations and policies of Denton ISD and follows directives from superiors.
• Follows attendance policy as assigned by Supervisor including after school/weekend rehearsals/sectionals.
• Teaches fifth grade students from feeder pattern an introduction to strings class one class period per day.
• Performs other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or Supervisor.

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

Appointment: The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the…