Christiansburg High School

Marching Band Percussion Instructor

2024-2025

 

Montgomery County Public Schools has an immediate opening and is accepting applications for a Marching Band Percussion Instructor position that is available at Christiansburg High School for the 2024-2025 school year.

 

The Marching Band Percussion Instructor will work with the Director or Bands, instructional staff members and students to ensure a positive experience for students and successful public performances. These efforts will be accomplished through summer instruction (prior to the start of the school year), after-school rehearsals, weekend events and performance events. The Marching Band Percussion Instructor shall enforce and adhere to the policies, rules and guidelines of Montgomery County Public Schools and the band program to which they are associated.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years old or older
• Must be experienced working with marching bands and drumline.
• Experience in the various sub groups of the drumline (PIT and battery)
• Experience in composing and choreographing routines for the various drumline groups
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions
• Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks associated with the duties and responsibilities listed below.
• Certified music teacher, current college music education major or demonstrate a strong applicable background preferred, but not required
• Previous experience as a coach or participation in the sport at the high school or college level
• Current CPR certification

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend summer band rehearsals. Dates and time TBD by the Director of Bands
• Attend all rehearsals during the course of the season
• Attend all competitions (approximately 4), home football games and other public appearances as needed by the Director of Bands
• Design, choreograph and teach percussion routines that effectively complement and enhance the audio component of the marching band show
• Evaluate members’ abilities and design a routine accordingly
• Work closely with the Director of Bands and other staff members to develop a musical program that includes multiple types of percussion instruments
• Instruct members in fundamental percussion techniques
• Manage all equipment necessary for rehearsals and performances including maintenance, repair and acquisition recommendations ensuring that the percussion students are properly equipped for rehearsals and performances
• Recruit potential percussion members while retaining current members
• Other related duties, as assigned, to assist the Director of Bands prepare students for home games, competitions and public appearances
• Follow all policies of Montgomery County Public Schools and the band program to which they are associated

Salary:  $1,869.00 - $2,716.08 (depending on experience)

 

FLSA:   Non-Exempt

 

Closing date:  Open until filled

 

Please complete an application and apply directly to the 2024 – 2025 Marching Band Percussion Instructor - CHS job posting online by visiting the Montgomery County Public Schools’ website www.mcps.org. 

 

Montgomery County Public Schools

Human Resources Department

750 Imperial Street, S.E.

Christiansburg, VA  24073

Phone: 540.382.5100

Fax: 540.394.4446

Email: hrd@mcps.org

www.mcps.org

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Montgomery County Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs and activities for reasons of race, religion, color, gender, national origin, disability, age, or on any other basis prohibited by law. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

540.382.5100