Orchestra Director Pool; Middle School

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

Denton Independent School District Denton Independent School District
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Job : 5544514

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.
• Compiles, maintains and files all reports, records, instrument inventory and additional required data using Charms music management system and other required documents.
• 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.
• Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
• Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of the teaching program and implements…