Band Director

Band Director )

Snook ISD Secondary Campus - Snook, Texas

• Job : 5834501
• Final date to receive applications: Aug 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Primary

Purpose:

Provide visionary leadership to develop, lead and communicate the direction of the band program to both internal and external stakeholders. Implement, direct and manage the instrumental music and band program at the junior high and high school grade levels. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and provide an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
• Demonstrated competency in instrumental music
• Previous experience leading a public school band program
• Experience in developing/growing a band program (preferred)
• Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) certificate, or willing to obtain

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate and manage fundraising

Instructional Strategies

• Direct instrumental performers, including marching band, orchestra, concert band, soloists, and ensembles.
• Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band.
• Provide for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL.
• Support band booster club activities.
• Develop and implement plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• 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 other member of the staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model for students and support mission of the school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips activities and arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Communication

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Budget and Inventory

• Develop and administer budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
• Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets related to the program.
• Oversee cleaning, repairing, and storing of all instruments and equipment.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Professional Growth and Development

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