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GRADE
Certificated Extracurricular/Supplemental Assignment Pay Schedule

REPORTS TO
High School Band Director

FLSA STATUS
Exempt

SUPERVISES
No

JOB FAMILY
Academic Instruction

FTE
Supplemental

WORK CALENDAR
Variable

APPROVED
June 12, 2019

Classification Summary
As an assistant to the high school Band Director, the Percussion instructor coordinates the preparations, exercises, and activities of the school marching band’s percussion and front ensemble unit, in addition to planning and directing winter programs. The instructor prepares and directs the unit for independent performance, competition, and performances within the larger marching band.

Essential Duties

Attend all rehearsals, band camps, and performances, actively assisting students during sectional and whole group rehearsals.

Instruct basic to advanced percussion rudiments and fundamentals.

Organize and lead rehearsals and sectionals.

Develop and implement visual design of the program.

Instruct percussion techniques for battery, mallet, and electronic instruments.

Collaborate with drill writers and unit staff on show design.

Manage audio engineering and sound design.

Repair and maintain equipment.

Maintain cooperative relationships with Athletic Director, Band Director, Percussion Director, staff, students, administration, boosters, and custodial staff.

Recommend equipment purchases within budget, with Band Director approval.

Advise boosters, directors, and parents on percussion studies within the marching arts.

Perform other duties as assigned by Principal or Band Director to ensure program success.

Education And Experience

High School Diploma or GED; higher education preferred.
Experience in marching arts (DCI, WGI, high school, college).
Experience with marching arts technology (sound systems, MIDI, sound design, microphones, live audio engineering).
Experience as battery or front ensemble tech.
Experience with various subgroups of percussion units.
Experience in composing and choreographing routines.
Experience working with school-aged students, preferably at high school level.
Experience with drill writing software is preferred.

Licensing/Certifications

Valid Level I Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).

Knowledge Of

Percussion techniques
Audio engineering and sound design
Equipment maintenance and repair
Marching band auxiliary performance
Performing with drum corps, university marching, or military organizations
Instruction/adjudication of drum corps or marching organizations

Skill In

Choreographing routines for percussion units
Working with K-12 students
Collaborating with multiple groups

Ada And Other Requirements

Positions require stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Moderate Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly; standing for extended periods.

Working Conditions:
Indoors in classrooms or gyms, outdoors in stadiums, exposure to loud noise, and extreme weather for long periods.

The information is for ADA compliance and not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, complying with applicable civil rights laws. It does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age.

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