Advisor - Percussion Ensemble (BHS)

Bellingham Public Schools•Bellingham, MA

1d•$1,000 - $1,000•Onsite

About The Position

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS is seeking an Advisor for the Percussion Ensemble (BHS). This is a stipend position with a salary of $1,000. The advisor will assist students in scheduling and planning practice sessions and meetings, and work with the Band Director to determine performance standards for the percussion section. The role involves encouraging excellence through individual and small group practice, applying music theory and technique, and using positive instructional methods. The advisor will establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior, maintain attendance records, and attend marching percussion practice sessions. They will be responsible for the assigned activity area when students are present, encourage percussion section attendance at clinics, and be responsible for the selection of the percussion section. The advisor must adhere to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.

Requirements

Dedication to the service of youth.
Demonstrated ability to relate favorably with students.

Responsibilities

Assist student in scheduling and planning practice sessions and meetings.
Works in a positive manner with the Band Director to determine performance standards required for percussion section members.
Encourages 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.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior, to provide an orderly productive environment for all band elated activities.
Maintain necessary attendance records and paper work.
Must attend marching percussion practice sessions.
Assume responsibility for the facility or area in which assigned activity is conducted at all times students are present.
Encourage percussion section to attend percussion clinics.
Responsible for the selection of the percussion section.
Adheres to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.