Marching Band Assistant Director

Marching Band Assistant Director

POSITION PURPOSE:

To assist the marching band director to coordinate organize and administer the Marching Band program and provide an effective program of experience for Everett High School instrumental music students.This is considered an extracurricular contract.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (May Include)

1. Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director to Choose all music to be performed during the marching band season.
• Assist with Conducting try-outs for drum majors and any special units.
• Assist with Conducting a Band Camp during the summer.
• Assist with the design of band performances.
• Assist with the Supervision and direct all practices and performances of the marching band.

2. Administration

• Assist the Marching Band Director in planning practice activities and performances of the marching band in accordance with the School District Policy for the marching band.
• Assist with coordinating a performance schedule and bus departure time schedule to the high school principal and Directors of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction.
• Assist with maintaining an accurate inventory of all equipment and uniforms used by the marching band (i.e. uniforms instruments music rifles flags batons etc.)
• Assist with maintenance repair overhaul and storage of all marching band equipment.
• Assist with Planning supervision and administer any overnight music festival tours in accordance with the school district policy.
• Assist with Providing the high school principal with an accurate roster of marching band members for eligibility lists.
• Follow the guidelines in regards to student eligibility in extracurricular activities.
• Make appropriate arrangements for use of facilities and practice fields through communication with the Director of Athletics the high school principal and the use of the districts online scheduling system.

3. Financial Responsibilities

• Assist with accurate records of all receipts deposits and expenditures.
• Maintain any websites and/or social media platforms associated with the marching band. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Marching Band staff volunteers and students involved in assigned activities.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND/OR CERTIFICATION:

• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience
• Demonstrates expertise in knowledge and teaching of instrumental music.
• Demonstrates expertise in conducting a competitive marching band
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate or acceptable.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Strong communication public relation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information collaborative efforts and feedback.
• Ability to read analyze and interpret information.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions inquiries and/or complaints.
• Displays courtesy tact and respect when dealing with others.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to learn and utilize office equipment computers and software especially as systems are upgraded.
• Ability to learn and upgrade job skills in order to meet changing demands of the position.
• Ability to react well under pressure handle and balance multiple demands at one time work with frequent interruptions and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism. 7. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without being asked.

Location:

Everett High School Band Room Football Stadium Rivergreen Park

100 Elm St Everett MA 02149

Dates: June 1 2026-May 31 2027. SY 26-27

Interested candidates should apply on TalentEd.

The Everett Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race color age criminal record (inquiries only) disability homelessness sex/gender gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work

Required Experience:

Director