Performing Arts Specalist - Percussion
About The Position
An Activity Sponsor is responsible for supervising and supporting a specific extracurricular club, organization, or activity. This role involves mentoring students, overseeing club activities, and ensuring that all events and meetings are conducted in a safe and organized manner. The Activity Sponsor works closely with students, faculty, and administration to promote student engagement and development. MINIMUM EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING: - Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field - Education or advanced training with relevance to to the club/activity strongly desired ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Depending on the activity and school setting, there may be: - Mild to moderate or louder noise - Potential exposure to weather conditions, variable temperatures - Typical school classroom / office / gymnasium or outdoor lighting and facilities ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Depending on the activity and school setting, the following may be required: - Lifting of ten (10) or more pounds - Frequent sitting, standing, bending, squatting, reaching - Repetitive movement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
- Education or advanced training with relevance to to the club/activity strongly desired
- High School or Equivalent
- Experience teaching on the High School, University, Drum Corps level and/or Professional Music experience
- Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Collaborative team player
- Maintains a generally positive attitude.
- Observes all District policies and procedures
Responsibilities
- Teach and coordinate both the Front Ensemble and Drum Line
- Specialized music instruction of Marching Percussion and Concert Band(s)
- Attend weekly rehearsals during the day to rehearse the Symphonic and Wind Ensemble Percussion classes during the 1st and 2nd semesters
- Rehearse percussion students in: ---August - December Monday, Tuesday, Thursday after school 3pm - 6pm (approx. 48) ---Saturdays 8am - 4:30pm (7)
- Work closely with our Sound-Scaping technician to optimize the full sound of the percussion
- Run the Electronic Sound System and PA and program sampled sounds into computer to complement and enhance the Front Ensemble
- Tasked with the regular cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs of all Percussion Equipment
- Assist in the recruitment and team-building of current and future percussion sections
- Work closely and collaboratively with the Band Parent Organization to transport all percussion equipment to and from each event
- Rehearse percussion students in 3-week Marching Camp (July)
- Write music and arrangements when necessary for the Front Ensemble and Drum Line
- Help in the design and planning of the Marching Field Show
- Prepare percussion chamber ensembles for the Spring Concerts, Concert Festivals and Solo & Ensemble events
- Attend all performances to include home football games (4-6), competitions (7), festivals (3), parades (2)
- Attend and teach weekly Spring Marching Percussion sections from March - May
Benefits
- This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
- This position is eligible for paid sick time.
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1,001-5,000 employees
