Full Time Orchestra Director
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Houston, TX

Job Listing: ORCHESTRA JOB OPENINGS CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS I.S.D.-HOUSTON, TX Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D., a suburb of Houston, is seeking applicants for full-time orchestra positions. Cypress-Fairbanks is one of the fastest growing school districts in the nation and the third largest school district in Texas. The district is well-known for their strong academic and music programs. Numerous music organizations from Cypress-Fairbanks have been recognized on both the state and national level for outstanding accomplishments. Cypress-Fairbanks is located on the northwest side of Houston. It is close to the world class Houston arts community that includes both the Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera. Cypress-Fairbanks offers a highly supportive atmosphere for music teachers where schools have state of the art facilities for rehearsing and performing. Orchestra programs are well equipped with instruments, equipment, and uniforms, as well as supply, travel, repair, and consultant budgets. Secondary schools in Cypress-Fairbanks are on traditional seven period schedules; orchestra classes meet on a daily basis for at least 45 minutes. We support music teachers attending state conferences and have an incentive program that encourages continuing professional development. In addition, the district has a strong mentoring program for new teachers. Cypress-Fairbanks is seeking experienced applicants for the orchestra director position at Cypress Ranch High School. Due to our growing programs, we are also adding several middle school orchestra positions throughout the district. Applicants of all experience levels should apply to the district.

For more information about Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. and to apply for an orchestra position, please visit the district web-site at www.cfisd.net. Beginning teachers in Cypress-Fairbanks make $42,000 per year. Please refer to the human resource link on the district web-site for experienced teacher salaries. All orchestra teachers receive stipends ranging from $3,000 to $6,700 in addition to their teacher salary.

For more information and to express interest in these jobs, please contact Mary Running, Coordinator of Instrumental Music at (281)897-3884 or by e-mail at mary.running@cfisd.net.