Middle School Assistant Orchestra Director

Position: Middle School Assistant Orchestra Director 2025-2026

Position Type:
Music/ Middle School Orchestra

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Date Posted:
2/19/2025

Location:

HCISD

Bachelor’s degree, in music, music education, or music performance with a concentration in strings, string pedagogy, string music education, or a performance degree on a string instrument or conducting.

Valid Texas music teaching certificate or ability to acquire Texas music certification.

Be highly proficient on one string instrument as the primary instrument.

Knowledgeable and proficient on all string instruments.

Have good conducting skills.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret conductors’ scores.

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of overall operations of an orchestral instrumental music program.

Knowledge of state, TMEA, and UIL policies governing orchestra.

Experience performing with a college and/or community orchestra.

Job Pool for all individuals interested in applying for Middle School Assistant Orchestra Director positions. Applicants can apply here for current and/or anticipated vacancies.
PRIMARY

PURPOSE:


Assist head director with orchestra program and teach/conduct non-varsity orchestral ensembles. Assist with growth and improvement of student musicianship and skills, and of overall orchestral program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree, in music, music education, or music performance with a concentration in strings, string pedagogy, string music education, or a performance degree on a string instrument or conducting.
• Valid Texas music teaching certificate or ability to acquire Texas music certification.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Be highly proficient on one string instrument as the primary instrument.
• Knowledgeable and proficient on all string instruments.
• Have good conducting skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret conductors’ scores.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of overall operations of an orchestral instrumental music program.
• Knowledge of state, TMEA, and UIL policies governing orchestra.

Experience:

• Experience performing with a college and/or community orchestra.

SALARY: Teacher Salary + Extra Days

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