What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Band Director position at Cleburne ISD?
Job Title: Assistant Band Director Wage Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Grade and Band Stipend Days: 207
Dept./School: Cleburne High School Date Revised: 06/18/26
Primary Purpose
Assist the band director in directing and managing the overall program of instrumental music for the school. 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
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Valid teaching certificate
Skills
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of operation of instrumental music program
Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
Experience
Three (3) years teaching and band directing experience preferred but not required
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Program Planning
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district and occasional statewide travel; Prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather.
Note: This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Grade and Band Stipend Days: 207
Dept./School: Cleburne High School Date Revised: 06/18/26
Primary Purpose
Assist the band director in directing and managing the overall program of instrumental music for the school. 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
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Valid teaching certificate
Skills
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of operation of instrumental music program
Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
Experience
Three (3) years teaching and band directing experience preferred but not required
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Program Planning
- Assist in directing secondary band performers.
- Assist in establishing performance requirements, enforce academic requirements and verify each student's eligibility to participate in band.
- Assist in providing for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, UIL, and TMEA activities.
- Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education Rules, UIL rules, and board policy in the band area.
- Support band booster club activities.
- Assist in providing student achievement data to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.
- Recommend policies to improve the program.
- Assist with coordination of fundraising activities and manage funds.
- Assist in maintaining a current inventory of all fixed assets within the department.
- Assist in overseeing the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.
- Assist in implementing plans for instrumental music programs and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
- Assist in presenting subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Assist with the planning and use of 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 and environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- 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.
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
- Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Must be present regularly in person.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district and occasional statewide travel; Prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather.
Note: This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.