(Anticipated Vacancy) Teacher 2026-2027 / Secondary Head Orchestra Director, CYPRESS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Secondary Head Orchestra Director at Cypress Falls High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves recruiting and retaining students, teaching instrument pedagogy and ensemble skills, preparing students for auditions and competitions, and collaborating with Fine Arts staff. The director must maintain emotional control under stress, demonstrate professional behavior, and work irregular hours. Head Directors are also responsible for managing the budget, fundraising, private lesson program, library, inventory, and instrumentation. They will also work with the booster club and mentor assistant directors. 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.
Minimum of three years of experience as a secondary public school director preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Manage the budget, fundraising, private lesson program, library, inventory, and instrumentation of program (where applicable).
Work with the booster club to implement approved goals (when applicable).
Ensure regular and reliable attendance.