Teacher 2026-2027 / Secondary Head Orchestra Director, THORNTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Teacher 2026-2027 / Secondary Head Orchestra Director, THORNTON

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

THORNTON MIDDLE

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Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Job Details Job ID:

5643562

Application Deadline:

Apr 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

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. For Head Director applicants, 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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Probationary/Term Contract:

187 days

SALARY:

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees https://www.cfisd.net/Page/5694 Additional stipend as approved

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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. Head Directors will be expected to mentor and train assistant director(s) when appropriate. Head Directors will be expected to manage the budget, fundraising, private lesson program, library, inventory, and instrumentation of program (where applicable). Head Directors will be expected to work with the booster club to implement approved goals (when applicable). Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function. Additional Application Requirements for

Head Orchestra Teachers:

Paste a "link" of your personal digital portfolio to a document or PDF and upload that document in the Custom Attachment section of your application. This link should be viewable by all that have the link. This portfolio should include recordings of your 2 most recent performing groups. If you were an assistant director for these performances, you may include recordings of performing groups that you collaborated with.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1.

Tools/Equipment Used:

Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment 2.

Posture:

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing 3.

Motion:

Frequent walking 4.

Lifting:

Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); may lift and move musical instruments 5.

Environment:

Regular exposure to noise 6.

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent travel and frequent travel by school bus.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

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https://www.cfisd.net/Page/1774

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Contact Information Joe Glass , Coordinator of Secondary Music

FINE ARTS

Phone:

281-897-4117

Email:

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