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Associate Band Director

The School District of Lee County

Fort Myers, FL, USA · Full Time · Music Education

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Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

• Demonstrated proficiency in music performance and instruction on primary band instruments.

• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

• Valid Florida driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in music education or related field.

• Valid Florida Educator Certificate in Music.

• Experience in concert band, jazz ensemble, and/or marching band instruction.

• Familiarity with music notation software and digital learning tools.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong musical knowledge and conducting skills.

• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

• Ability to motivate and engage students with diverse musical backgrounds and skill levels.

• Ability to collaborate with school staff, parents, and community partners.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include nights and weekends.

Adopted: 10/07/2025

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Instruct and rehearse band students in individual, small group, and full ensemble settings.

• Assist with the planning, preparation, and execution of performances, including two school-based concerts, eight performances outside of school hours and a minimum of three parades each year.

• Support the implementation of the music curriculum in alignment with district, state, and national music education standards.

• Prepare students for participation in the Lee County All-County Honor Band audition process and provide support throughout, including assisting with auditions and attending all rehearsals for which students earn placement in the ensemble.

• Support recruitment and retention efforts for the band program through outreach to students and families.

• Uphold district policies and procedures, including those related to student conduct and safety.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Adopted: 10/07/2025

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Fort Myers, FL, USA Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-08-20

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Opportunity and Market

Fort Myers, FL, USA is evaluated with current FL labor-market evidence because a validated city profile was unavailable. The Census API city profile could not be acquired in this run; the report uses current state labor-market observations and labels their scope explicitly. [2] [3]

Career Outlook

The statewide unemployment rate supplies current labor-market context, but it does not prove demand for this occupation or employer. Occupation-specific scores are omitted. [1]

Compensation

No salary-equivalency or take-home-pay figure is asserted without listing pay and defensible local cost inputs. Federal tax brackets must be applied to the candidate’s actual filing circumstances. [4]

Housing and Cost of Living

HUD Fair Market Rent resources are provided for a housing comparison using the verified worksite or its county. No city rent is asserted when it was not acquired. [5]

Commute

A validated city commute value was unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, schedule, transit coverage, parking and fuel costs before accepting relocation expenses.

Community Snapshot

State labor-force scale is not evidence of neighborhood safety, culture or community fit; no such inference is made. [3]

Local Economy

Current statewide employment, labor-force and unemployment observations describe the broader labor environment, not a guaranteed city or occupation outcome. [2] [3] [1]

Relocation Considerations

Verify worksite-level housing, commute, taxes, utilities, benefits, contract length and any remote-work restrictions before relocating. [5] [4]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A healthy statewide labor market does not guarantee that a specialized music education role is easy to replace. Confirm contract stability, nearby housing and the real commute before paying relocation costs. [2] [1]

Methodology

This report uses the latest retrievable BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics for the listing’s state. It explicitly withholds city, occupation and affordability scores when those inputs were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  4. Internal Revenue Service — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.