Head Percussion Instructor

Head Percussion Instructor

Maricopa Unified School District #20 DESERT SUNRISE HIGH SCHOOL - Maricopa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Maricopa Unified School District #20

Job : 5880606
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION TITLE:
Head Percussion Instructor

CLASSIFICATION:
Stipend

EMPLOYMENT

TERMS:

Days and hours to be arranged, with salary according to current schedule.

REPORTS TO:
Principal or Designee

General Description

Head Percussion Instructor falls under the direct supervision of the High School Band Director. The Head Percussion Instructor works directly with the band director to develop and maintain a successful percussion program, both as an element of the marching band, and as a separate unit in the winter Indoor Percussion season.

Responsibilities

• Work with students .
• Collaborate with the band director to write and design effective performance shows.
• Write and arrange percussion music.
• Organize and lead effective rehearsals in a positive, professional environment, focusing on equality, engagement, and excellence.
• Attend all performances and competitions.
• Interact with students, parents, and other instructors in a professional manner.
• Manage percussion equipment and coordinate with band director on equipment needs.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience performing and teaching percussion instruments
• Experience performing and/or teaching in a competitive circuit.
• Flexibility in meeting the needs of students from a variety of backgrounds and abilities.
• Strong communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

Required

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy Maricopa, AZ 85138 Telephone Number:  Email:tbeckett

Section 504/ADA Coordinator Director of Exceptional Student Services Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy Maricopa, AZ 85138 Telephone Number:

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website d20.org

Position Type: Part-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Nathaly Montano , Recruitment Specialist
• DISTRICT OFFICE
• Maricopa, Arizona 85138
• Phone:
• Email: namontano