NHS Marching Band Assistant Director

Position: NHS Marching Band Assistant Director (Job # 3620)
Location: Owings

CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

NOTICE OF VACANCY

April 13, 2026

POSITION: NHS Marching Band Assistant Director (Job # 3620)

LOCATION:
Northern High School

JOB SUMMARY: The assistant high school band director is the representative of the principal to ensure that the marching band has a reflective representation of the school community. The assistant will work with the administration, band director, students, and adjudicators to assure a successful experience for students and successful public performances. These efforts can be accomplished through band camp, after-school rehearsals, weekend events, and performance events.

Assistants shall enforce and adhere to the policies, rules, and guidelines of the Board of Education, the school, the Maryland Music Educators Association and the Tournament of Bands Association.

REPORTS TO: School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated management, leadership and human relations skills

Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions

Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion

Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the duties and responsibilities listed below

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare students in scales and the required music literature to participate in rehearsals, competitions, and parades.

Attend the rehearsals and performances, actively participating in assisting students in sectional and whole group rehearsals.

Assist in teaching marching fundamentals.

Assist in teaching drill for the show.

Assign large equipment responsibilities to students (drum major podium, props, etc.)

Teach the students or parents equipment loading procedures for bus and trailer.

Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Band Director that will provide for a successful program.

OTHER DUTIES: Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal and/or Activities Director

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Position requires significant periods of standing and walking, and is performed in a typical school environment

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current year Extra Pay for Extra Duty Longevity Pay Schedule.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: School Year  - Fall Season - 8/12/2026-11/13/2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website -(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position remains open until it is filled. Interviews may begin as early as April 13, 2026. References must be directly related to work experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related.

Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise have direct contact with minors.

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