Teacher 2026-2027 / Secondary Head Orchestra Director, CYPRESS SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District•Cypress, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Secondary Head Orchestra Director is responsible for recruiting and retaining students in the orchestra program, teaching instrument pedagogy and ensemble skills for student success in performances and competitions (including UIL and TMEA), and preparing individual students for auditions and competitions. The role involves collaboration with Fine Arts staff and vertical staff, maintaining professional behavior, and working extended hours. Head Directors are expected to mentor assistant directors, manage program budgets, fundraising, private lessons, library, inventory, and instrumentation, and work with the booster club. Regular and reliable attendance is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
Valid teaching certificate appropriate for secondary music.
Demonstrates skills in teaching string pedagogy and orchestra.
Demonstrates skills in leading, motivating, and cooperating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Strong communication skills.
Knowledge of T.M.E.A. and U.I.L. rules and procedures.
Demonstrates ability to grow and maintain a large, successful orchestra program in a public school setting (for Head Director applicants).
Minimum of three years of experience as a secondary public school director preferred (for Head Director applicants).

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years of experience as a secondary public school director preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit and retain students in the orchestra program.
Teach appropriate instrument pedagogy and ensemble skills for student success when performing, including at UIL evaluations.
Prepare individual students for success at individual auditions and competitions, including UIL and TMEA competitions.
Collaborate with building Fine Arts staff and vertical staff.
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
Maintain confidentiality.
Work frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
Collaborate in preparation of Non-Varsity and Varsity Ensembles for successful performances and competitions.
Mentor and train assistant director(s) when appropriate (for Head Directors).
Manage the budget, fundraising, private lesson program, library, inventory, and instrumentation of program (where applicable) (for Head Directors).
Work with the booster club to implement approved goals (when applicable) (for Head Directors).
Ensure regular and reliable attendance.