HS Marching Band Director

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Extra Curricular Activities
• Date Posted: 5/9/2025
• Location: (HS) New Brunswick High School
• Date Available:

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning; employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students including strategies to meet diverse student needs. The director, assistant directors, percussion instructor, and color guard instructor will be responsible for designing, teaching and executing the show for the marching season. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of marching band instruction including drill writing, drill teaching, music arranging, marching instruction/techniques and percussion instruction.

Attendance at all football games as scheduled by the Athletic Director is mandatory, including Veterans, Memorial, and Juneteeth Parades and Flag Raisings. Additional spring rehearsals may be necessary to prepare for community events including parades. The band will be expected to perform a field show at all home football games, pep rallies, community events and play‑off games.

Rehearsals will take place August 18-21 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and August 25-28 9 am to 5 pm (Band Camp), beginning the first day of school in September and culminating at the end of the football season in November (rehearsal schedule days and time to be determined by Director). Winter season will be January‑April (rehearsal schedule days and time to be determined by Director).

• Designs, writes and arranges shows appropriate to the instrumentation.
• Work with consultants and volunteers to ensure that students receive exemplary instruction.
• Meet and communicate with consultants and volunteers to ensure that all parties are prepared to meet the needs of students.
• Perform at all designated school and community events.
• Prepare and rehearse students to perform a field show, as well as parade marching and pep activities.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in marching band activities, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Complete and create all necessary paperwork including field trip forms, permission slips and transportation forms.
• Obtain quotes for all materials and music that are required for student success.
• Create and maintain a performance and rehearsal calendar.
• Provide copies of the performance and rehearsal calendar to students, parents and administrators well in advance of the season.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the marching band field by attending seminars, participating in professional organizations, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Maintain a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Select and requisition appropriate instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records in accordance with District Policies and Procedures.

As per NBEA contract.

Pending Budgetary Approval.

Pending NBEA Contract Negotiations.