Hybrid Marching Band Percussion Instructor @ West Valley High School bei West Valley School District

Marching Band Percussion Instructor

1 position

Salary $1800 (fall season - Mid August – October 31)

Duties:

Serve as the primary percussion instructor of the WVHS marching band

Attend Summer Marching Band Camp (mid – August)

Assist the director in adapting percussion parts for a variety of student skill levels and abilities

Monitor and report the progress of the percussion section members regularly to the director

Assist the director to monitor and maintain the percussion equipment and supplies

Assist the director to maintain adequate teaching pacing of the percussion section throughout the season

Assess competition judge’s written and oral critiques in order to further develop the percussion sections skill and technique development

Assist the director with student supervision and instructional duties at rehearsals and performances

Work with the director to develop a schedule of attendance at 2/3 of the following events

Attend all marching band rehearsals (Tuesday evenings 5:30 – 8:00pm / Thursday afternoon 2:45 – 5:00pm)

Attend home football games (4-5 home games per season)

Attend marching competitions as scheduled by the director (usually 3 October competitions yearly)

Attend any additional marching band rehearsals (typically one September Saturday rehearsal)

Required experience and expectations:

Demonstrated ability and experience as a percussionist (collegiate or professional experience)

Prior experience as a percussionist in a collegiate marching band setting, or Drum Corps is required

Prior experience in a leadership position

Demonstrated ability to teach and lead high school students

Experience working in a collaborative setting

Ability to adapt instruction to a variety of learners and learning situations

Respectful / professional demeanor with students and marching band staff