S-TISD is seeking a head band director to continue the band program's tradition of success 

S-TISD band program is grades 6-12. 

Opening Date:        May 2025               

Closing Date:         Until Filled             

Reports To:            High School Principal                                      

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Dept. /School:       Skidmore-Tynan High School and Junior High School              

Pay Grade:             Administrative payscale Pay Grade 3

Terms of Employment:

202 days per year.  Salary is on the Administrative  Pay Grade 3 in the S-TISD Compensation Plan on a term or probationary contract.  Plus head band director stipend.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certification: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of standard TEKS based for high school and middle school band curriculum and instructional practices
• Knowledge of middle school band literature and repertoire, including the UIL Prescribed Music List and standard method books
• Skill in the use of appropriate technology software for UIL competition and music notation
• Demonstrate evidence of responsibility, competence, enthusiasm and imagination
• Demonstrate ability to foster cooperation and establish a professional relationship with other staff members
• Demonstrate success in promoting positive public relations within the community
• Demonstrate success in recruiting students for the band program
• Demonstrate success in motivating students to excel
• Demonstrate ability to work successfully with beginning students
• Demonstrate ability to work with and assist other band directors within the cluster in implementing a successful band program

Experience and Expectations:

• Preferred prior success as head or assistant Band Director at the middle school or high school level

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Design and implement successful teaching strategies for S-TISD school band program.
• Design and implement a band program that participates in a variety of public concerts within the District, School, and Community.
• Design and implement a concert band program, which successfully participates in UIL and other concert band contests along with periodic concerts in school and within the community
• Plan and prepare students for successful participation in Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All District, Region, Area and State Jazz band, orchestra and concert band auditions
• Plan and prepare students for successful participation in UIL Region and State Solo & Ensemble Contests
• Communicate expectations and program goals to students, faculty, parents, community and booster club members
• Plan, promote and maintain a professional and positive working relationship with feeder middle school administration and staff
• Actively coordinate the efforts of the band booster organization
• Maintain a current and accurate band equipment and uniform inventory
• Implement planned maintenance and cleaning schedule of equipment and uniforms
• Maintain the music library
• Attend all UIL TMEA Region meetings, clinics and concerts
• Actively participate in professional development activities
• Actively participate in professional organizations, which foster and support music education
• Ability to demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to teamwork and passion for a student centered environment
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job

Equipment Used:

• Personal computer, printer, calculator, multi-line telephone system, copier and fax machine
• Tuner and Metronome
• Music programs such as Finale, Sibelius, and Smart Music
• Audio Recording Equipment
• Radio communication equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Work with frequent deadlines

Physical Demands

• Frequent: lifting, carrying – moderate, 15-44 pounds; sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, repetitive hand motions, pulling, pushing, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, driving and traveling

Environmental Factors:

• Exposure to: temperature extremes, humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination, vibration, working alone, working prolonged or irregular hours