HS Marching Band Percussion Instructor

Terms of Employment: This position does not qualify for benefits. Salary is based on experience and per our Extra Duty Salary Schedule Column II ($2,020)

Weld RE-5J School District is accepting applications for a Marching Band Percussion Instructor at Roosevelt High School. This is a seasonal, supplemental position.

Position Purpose

The marching band percussion instructor will work with the Director or Bands, instructional staff members and students to ensure a positive experience for students and successful public performances. The position will accomplish this through attendance at summer instruction (prior to the start of the school year), after-school and weekend rehearsals and performance events of the RHS bands. The candidate will instruct students in proper percussion technique, musicality and effect, and coordinate the battery and percussion in large and small group rehearsal environments. The marching band percussion instructor shall enforce and adhere to the policies, rules and guidelines of Weld RE-5J School District and the band program to which they are associated.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be experienced working with marching bands and percussion ensembles.
Demonstrated high level percussion technique and pedagogy at the secondary level
Experience in the various sub groups of percussion instruments.
Demonstrated management and leadership skills
Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions
Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion
Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks associated with the duties and responsibilities listed below.
Certified music teacher, current college music education major or demonstrate a strong applicable background preferred but not required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend summer band rehearsals. Dates and time TBD by the Director of Bands
Attend all rehearsals during the course of the season
Attend performances, football games, competitions and public appearances as needed by the Director of Bands
Evaluate members’ abilities and design instruction and routine accordingly
Work closely with the Director of Bands and other staff members to develop a musical program that includes multiple types of percussion instruments
Instruct members in fundamental percussion techniques
Manage all equipment necessary for rehearsals and performances including maintenance, repair and acquisition recommendations ensuring that the percussion students are properly equipped for rehearsals and performances
Recruit potential percussion members while retaining current members
Other related duties, as assigned, to assist the Director of Bands prepare students for home games, competitions and public appearances
Follow all policies of Weld RE-5J School District and the band program to which they are associated

Additional Duties

Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Confidential Information

Staff members shall not access, receive, transmit or retransmit material regarding
students, parents/guardians or district employees that is protected by confidentiality
laws
If material is not legally protected but is of a confidential or sensitive nature, great care
shall be taken to ensure that only those with a “need to know” are allowed access to
the material.
Staff members shall handle all employee, student, and district records in
accordance with applicable district policies.
Staff members who intentionally disclose student records, other confidential student information and/or district information may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination