Middle School Band Director​/High School Assistant Band Director; Anticipated

Middle School Band Director and/or High School Assistant Band Director  Anticipated)

Wichita Falls Independent School District Secondary - HS & MS - Wichita Falls, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5531533

Final date to receive applications: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

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- Assistant Band Director Job Description is directly below the Middle School Band Director Job Description****

Job Title: Middle School Band Director

Reports to: Principal/Director of Fine Arts

Dept./School: Middle School and High School Assigned

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule/187 Days

Date Revised: 11/12/2018

Primary

Purpose:

Direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music for the district. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and district requirements. Plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate in Secondary Music

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Experience being a band director preferred but not required

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Planning:

• Direct middle school instrumental performers, including concert band, soloists, ensembles and assist high school band to include the summer marching band activities and rehearsals
• 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 activities.
• Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and board policy in the band area.
• Support band booster club activities.
• 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.
• Recommend policies to improve program.

Budget and Inventory:

• Ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
• Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within department.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.

Instruction:

• Develop and implement plans for instrumental music program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the 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 ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Student Management:

• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Communication:

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

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