Advisor - Marching Band Assistant Director (BHS)

Bellingham Public Schools•Bellingham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a stipend position at Bellingham Public School District in Bellingham, Massachusetts. The Assistant Director will assist the Marching Band Director in various activities including practice sessions, games, performances, parades, pep rallies, competitions, and meetings. The role is directly responsible to the building principal.

Requirements

Experience and background in music and marching techniques.
Dedication to the service of youth.
Demonstrated ability to relate favorably with students.

Nice To Haves

Preferably a member of the High School teaching staff.

Responsibilities

Assist students in scheduling and planning practice sessions and meetings.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly and productive environment for all band-related activities.
Maintain necessary attendance records and paperwork.
Accompany the band at all practice sessions, home and away games, and other school-sanctioned activities.
Schedule and conduct after-school practice sessions for elite performance groups (e.g., Jazz Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, other instrumental ensembles).
Serve as conductor at all scheduled performances of the band, including those during the daily class schedule, outside the normal school day (fall concert, spring concert, Pops Concert, recital night), and potential out-of-town or out-of-state tour events.
Take a leadership role in instructing and monitoring band members in superior marching band techniques.
Supervise the Marching Band Percussion Coach to ensure quality instruction and performance.
Encourage excellence in the performance level of all band students through individual and small group practice sessions, application of sound music theory and technique, and positive instructional techniques.
Assume responsibility for the facility or area in which the assigned activity is conducted at all times students are present.
Assume responsibilities for related duties as assigned by the building principal.
Adhere to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.