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High School Band Director

Duties

Mahomet-Seymour School District is seeking a dynamic, student-centered High School Band Director to lead a well-established and highly respected band program.  This position includes band responsibilities at the elementary, junior high, and high school levels, ensuring a cohesive, vertically aligned music experience for all students.  The position will begin with the 2026-2027 school year.  Additional stipends related to the position are:  
  • Marching Band Sponsor
  • Band Director/Assistant Junior High Director
  • Jazz Band Sponsor
  • Basketball Pep Band Sponsor 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct high school band programs, including marching, concert, and jazz bands.
  • Collaborate with staff, students, families, and the community.
  • Plan and oversee concerts, performances, and events. 
  • Manage budgeting, purchasing, and inventory for instruments, uniforms, and equipment.
  • Communicate clearly with students and families about expectations and schedules. 
  • Facilitate summer Marching Band camps. 

Qualifications

  • Experience directing school band programs (high school preferred).
  • Strong musicianship and conducting skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
  • Budgeting and financial management experience.
  • Group travel experience, planning and executing a major trip.
  • Proper certification required.

Salary/Benefits

Please see attached current 2025-2026 Salary Schedule (our  existing 4-year collective bargaining agreement will expire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year and we will be negotiating a new agreement that will begin with the 2026-2027 school year).  Also attached is a summary of our 2026 Employee Benefits.

2025-2026 Salary Schedule 

2026 Employee Benefits

How to Apply

Apply online at www.mahometseymour.org (Menu/District Information/Employment)

For more information contact: 
Chad Benedict, Principal
Mahomet-Seymour High School 
301 W. State
Mahomet, IL  61853
Phone:  (217) 586-4962
E-mail:  cbenedict@ms.k12.il.us

Email Address

cbenedict@mscusd.org

Job Posting Date

12/5/2025

Application Deadline

1/7/2026

Start Date

8/10/2026