Teacher, Head Band Director; Grapevine High School

Teacher, Head Band Director (Grapevine High School)

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Grapevine, Texas.

Provide students with outstanding learning experiences in music so they develop pedagogical and technical mastery, musical understanding, and a love of music. The director will encourage lifelong learning and participation in music beyond the middle and high school settings.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for teaching music
• Demonstrated competency or potential as a head high school band director

• Ability to develop a program which is a major part of the school and community
• Ability to create a positive band culture where all students are welcome and encouraged to pursue interests in and out of the band
• Ability to work collaboratively with campus and district level teachers, administrators, and staff
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of fine arts teachers at the campus and district level
• Ability to work positively and collaboratively with parent support organizations
• Ability to lead a team of highly motivated music teachers
• Must be able to recruit students to the program and instill a love of music
• Must have high expectations of their own work and the work of their students
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior in both small and large ensembles
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of specific band pedagogy to include, but not limited to: wind and percussion instrument pedagogy, rehearsal techniques, conducting, ear training, counting systems, and music theory
• Knowledge of marching band pedagogy to include, but not limited to: marching fundamentals, rehearsal techniques, choreography and color guard
• Knowledge of UIL and TMEA rules, entry requirements, and important dates and deadlines
• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, scope, and sequence in a band setting
• Ensure the proper use, maintenance, and tracking of the school’s instrument, equipment, and music inventory
• Knowledge of outside of school activities to enhance students’ musical experiences
• Knowledge of social media, Canva, Charms, and / or Smore, etc. preferred

• Experience as a high school head director or assistant director preferred
• Success in teaching UIL grade 5 and 6 literature
• Notable performance and / or instruction experience in any of the following: TMEA, UIL, BOA, WGI, DCI, US Bands, etc.

• Oversee the overall band program to include marching band, concert bands, jazz bands, percussion ensembles, solo & ensemble, school musical orchestra, and private lesson program
• Direct the top concert ensemble
  • Assist in the direction of all other ensembles
• Present high-quality large ensemble performances for the school and community
• Present high-quality large ensemble performances in accordance with the standards of UIL or selected festivals and contests
• Teach sight-reading skills in accordance with the standards of UIL or selected festivals and contests
• Present high-quality solo and small ensemble performances for the school, community or selected festivals and contests
• Support students in All Region, Area, and State process

• Effectively use instructional and rehearsal strategies
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
• 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 assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Work with…