Director, Head Band - High School

Director, Head Band - High School  School Year)

Spring Independent School District - Spring, Texas

Job : 5648046

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Days per Year: 187

Salary (Min): $62,750

Title: Head Band Director HS School

Reports To: Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Scale

Primary

Purpose:

The High School Head Band Director is responsible for implementing the District instructional programs and educational philosophies in instrumental music for grades nine through twelve, as well as for the administrative aspects of the band program. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

• Coordinates with the Director of Performing and Visual Arts to meet district curriculum goals and objectives and to schedule band activities.
• Serves as a leader in ensuring vertical alignment of curriculum from middle to high school.
• Organizes the instruction of the instrumental music classes.
• Plans for accurate assessment of student needs in the area of music instruction.
• Provides experiences that aid in locating and developing students with special talents in music.
• Provides classroom experience and performance opportunities that enhance student knowledge of music and involvement in music as a profession or for personal pleasure.
• Develops technical skills and musicianship for each student according to individual ability.
• Encourages the sense of responsibility and self‑discipline required to reach and maintain goals set for the band program.
• Creates, through competitions and performance, the desire to excel as a group or as an individual.
• Maintains accurate records of student progress and attendance.
• Organizes the band program for the building.
• Cooperates with the Director of Performing and Visual Arts to recruit, interview, and employ private lesson teachers.
• Works with the Associate Principal for Administration in coordinating band activities with the building calendar and the Director of Performing and Visual Arts.
• Oversees scheduling of the private lesson program.
• Works with the Drill Team Sponsor and Administration to coordinate shared activities such as game performances and rehearsals.
• Plans performances such as pep rallies, games, concerts and competitions.
• Coordinates the recruiting efforts from middle school and supervises instrumentation for the high school band program.
• Schedules and participates in sectionals, rehearsals, performances, competitions and festivals.
• Provides opportunities for recognition of outstanding students.
• Works with the Band Boosters to provide opportunities for parental involvement with band activities and projects.
• Oversees the administrative operation of the band program.
• Coordinates activities, trips and contests, including arrangements for transportation, meals and lodging.
• Supervises students during all activities and trips, arranging additional chaperones as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for budgeting, requisitioning supplies and accounting for all band educational and activity funds, including monies from fundraising projects.
• Oversees maintenance and distribution of school‑owned equipment.
• Maintains an accurate inventory record of all instruments, equipment and uniforms.
• Oversees care and distribution of uniforms.
• Communicates the schedule of activities and rehearsals to parents.
• Directs and evaluates the work of the assistant band director, percussion instructor and color guard instructor.
• Oversees the competitive aspects of the band program.
• Prepares students for participation in University Interscholastic League competition and other festivals.
• Completes necessary entry forms and verifies student eligibility.
• Arranges for transportation and additional chaperones for trips and performances.
• Chaperones students during all competitions and performances.
• Coordinates reports of competitions with the principal for awards programs and publication through district communications.
• Exemplifies citizenship,…