Marching Band Percussion Instructor, Salem High School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA SY

Marching Band Percussion Instructor, Salem High School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY ]

Position:
Marching Band Percussion Instructor at Salem High School, Salem, MA.

Job : 5747105
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do.

The Salem High School Marching Band is seeking candidates to fill the following positions for the  Fall Marching Band season:

• Battery Percussion Instructor (drumline)
• Front Ensemble Percussion Instructor

• Consistent attendance at Tuesday/Thursday evening rehearsals and Saturday rehearsals and/or competitions (can be flexible with prior notice and planning)
• Coordinate with Band Director and Percussion Director on the season's pedagogical, creative, and competitive goals.
• Introduce, develop, and refine skills needed for competitive marching percussion performance, ranging from beginner to advanced.
• Lead sectional and/or sub sectional rehearsals with guidance from the Directors.
• Instruct and provide feedback to students and staff during ensemble rehearsals and in sectional rehearsals.
• Interact with students, parents, and other staff in a professional manner
• Attend staff meetings and maintain open communication with staff members/director
• Maintain equipment and make minor repairs, as needed.

• Previous experience performing in battery percussion preferred (High School/College/WGI/DCI, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to work with high school students of varying ability levels and different backgrounds

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $1,000 to $2,500 Stipend

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• HR Manager
• Collins Middle School
• 29 Highland Avenue
• Salem, Massachusetts 01970
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