High School Assistant Orchestra Director

High School Assistant Orchestra Director  

• Position Type:
  Music / High School Orchestra
• Date Posted: 2/19/2025
• Location:
  
  HCISD

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.

• 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