Percussion Instructor - Russellville Marching Panther Band

Percussion Instructor
- Russellville Marching Panther Band

Russellville Independent Schools (KY) Russellville High School
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Job : 5846834
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

A percussion instructor teaches students the fundamentals and advanced concepts of playing drums, cymbals, and other percussive musical instruments. The percussion section, also called the drumline, helps players in a marching band keep in time with one another on the field.

• Shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers. and adults
• Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.
• Shall hold all certificates required by Kentucky law.

PHYSICAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

Shall have the ability to sit, stoop, possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more, any and all body movements as related to the job description.

JOB GOAL:

To advance individual capabilities; to motivate all students, and to create leadership opportunities through the use of technology.

GENERAL DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Shall present a positive image of the school to parents and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without unduechecking.
• Shall react positively to directives.
• Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
• Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational record.
• Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Shall understand, model and implement the board policy code of ethics to all students and fellow colleagues.
• Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

SPECIFIC DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shall provide leadership to an organized group with an established leadership plan.
• Shall advise officers on monthly agendas and agenda items.
• Shall supervise all fund-raising activities.
• Shall keep accurate records on budget expenditures.
• Shall assist students with any and all competitions.
• Shall prepare a detailed annual report highlighting the activity accomplishments, awards, participation levels and recommendations for improvement.
• Shall actively recruit members.
• Shall support the school district and the respective school's activities philosophies.
• Shall be responsible for supervising students on out-of-town activities. This may involve staying overnight.
• Shall have knowledge of CPR and First Aid.
• Shall be knowledgeable of blood borne pathogens and other infectious materials and the procedures of dealing with them.
• Shall promote and directly work toward academic achievement during the high school career and serve as a liaison for post-secondary scholarships and other financial incentives.
• Shall perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the supervisor.

DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT:extra service duties

SALARY:Commensurate with the school district's salary schedule for supplemental work. Salary is based on the specific title of the assigned Increment position.

Position Type: Part-Time

• Jennifer Gordan , Band Director
• Russellville High School
• Phone: 270/726-8421
• Email: jennifer.gordanchools.us