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Job Posting: Terry High School Assistant Band Director (5A Program) Lamar CISD
Position Overview
The district is seeking an outstanding, energetic Assistant Band Director to join a premier 5A high school band program. This position would be open immediately. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional skills in outdoor marching pedagogy, high-level brass or woodwind instructional expertise, and proven concert band leadership capable of driving ensembles toward UIL Sweepstakes excellence.
Key Responsibilities
• Marching Band Leadership:
o Serve as primary instructional assistant for the high school marching band, overseeing daily field rehearsals, visual execution, technique, and cleaning.
o Coordinate marching instruction, sectionals, visual technique programs, and student leadership training.
o Assist in design, show planning, and field logistics for UIL Marching Contest and regional marching invitationals.
• Concert Ensembles & Pedagogy:
o Serve as primary conductor for a non-varsity concert ensemble, leading sectionals and preparing literature for UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation.
o Conduct daily beginner/intermediate instrumental sectionals and team-teach at feeder middle school campuses to ensure continuous vertical alignment.
o Assist with TMEA All-Region / All-State audition preparation and Solo & Ensemble contest entry.
• Administration & Operations:
o Collaborate with the Head Band Director on program administration, travel logistics, inventory, equipment maintenance, and parent booster communication.
o Supervise students during football games, contests, trips, and after-school rehearsals in compliance with district, UIL, and TMEA policies.
Qualifications & Requirements
• Education & Certification:
o Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education.
o Valid Texas Education Agency (TEA) EC–12 Music Teaching Certificate.
o Active CPR/AED certification.
• Special Knowledge & Experience:
o Deep understanding of Texas UIL and TMEA contest rules, procedures, and musical expectations.
o Demonstrated mastery of outdoor marching visual techniques and field rehearsal management.
o Strong fundamental tone, intonation, and conducting pedagogy across wind instruments.
o High proficiency with music software (e.g., Pyware, Finale, Sibelius, or Dorico) and digital learning tools.