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Job Description: Assistant Band Director Middle School (Teacher)
Job Title: Assistant Band Director MS FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Principal Funding Source: Local
Dept/Campus: Assigned Campus Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Scale
Date Revised: May 2025 Contract Term: 207 Days
PROFILE OF A LIBERTY HILL ISD EDUCATOR
Liberty Hill ISD Educators are compassionate leaders, effective collaborators, adaptable thinkers,
determined problem-solvers, and skilled communicators.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Assist the band director with managing the instrumental music and band program at the assigned
campus. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help
them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and provide an
opportunity to participate in band extracurricular activities. Enable students to develop
competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification
● Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
● Valid Texas teaching certificate
● Demonstrated competency in instrumental music
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
● Knowledge of overall operation of the band program
● Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
● Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
● Ability to manage budget and personnel
● Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
● Ability to interpret data
● Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
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All LHISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for
employee and student information.
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Job Description: Assistant Band Director Middle School (Teacher)
Experience:
● Student teaching or approved internship experience
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Instructional Strategies
● Assist with directing instrumental performers, beginners, concert band, soloists, and
ensembles.
● Assist with establishing performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and
verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band.
● Assist band director to provide for band participation at extracurricular events, including
concerts, pep rallies, parades, the TMEA Audition process, and UIL Contests and
Evaluations.
● Assist with development and implementation plans that fulfill the requirements of the
district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare
lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
● Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and
equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency,
board policies, and administrative regulations.
● Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for
special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education
Plans (IEP).
● Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and
methods according to district requirements.
Student Growth and Development
● Assist with ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal
testing.
● Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
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All LHISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for
employee and student information.
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Job Description: Assistant Band Director Middle School (Teacher)
Classroom Management and Organization
● Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and
emotional development of students.
● Manage student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student
handbook.
● Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trip activities and arrange
transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events if/when called for.
● Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material,
and facilities.
Communication
● Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents,
students, colleagues, and community members.
Administration
● Assist with development and administration of the budget based on documented program
needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
● Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
● Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets related to the program.
● Oversee cleaning, repairing, and storing of all instruments and equipment.
● Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Professional Growth and Development
● Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
● Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
● Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, TMEA rules, UIL rules,
and board policy in the band area.
Other
● Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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All LHISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for
employee and student information.
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Job Description: Assistant Band Director Middle School (Teacher)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
● None
MENTAL/PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
● Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional
equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED)
● Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping,
pushing/pulling, and twisting
● Motion: Frequent walking/marching
● Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds); may lift and move musical
instruments
● Environment: Work outside and inside; exposure to extreme temperatures (hot, cold, and
inclement weather), humidity, and prolonged sunlight; work on uneven or slippery surfaces;
frequent exposure to noise
● Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular
hours; frequent district and statewide travel
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties,
responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all
functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Employee Name (printed):________________________________________________________________
Employee Signature:___________________________________________ Date:_____________________
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All LHISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for
employee and student information.
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