2024 Summer Marching Band, Perry: Assistant Summer Band Director

*Position is pending funding approval*

The Summer Assistant Marching Band Director position is a staff position that supports all aspects of the Marching Band Director's duties and responsibilities. The key responsibility of the assistant will be to work as part of a team to prepare high school instrumental music students for the marching band season. The Assistant Director will engage in activities that develop student abilities in marching so that they are well prepared for pre-game shows, half-time shows, and community outreach (i.e. parades, festivals and special events).

Assistant marching band directors will collaborate with the director to schedule band practices and sectional rehearsals during the summer, and support the mastery of reading and performing music while marching in tempo. Marching band practices and/or camps may be schedule in June - August.

Reports To The Marching Band Director

Salary

Below is a breakdown of how the total compensation is allotted:

Current PPS Teachers shall be compensated up to 15 hours at the workshop rate ($23.32/hr) for pre- or post-band camp and up to 5 days at the per diem rate of pay for band camp.

If the successful candidate is not currently a full-time Pittsburgh Public Schools teacher, they will be compensated up to 40 hours at the workshop rate ($23.32/hr).

Qualifications

Candidates must be enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district. In addition, we are seeking candidates with:

• One (1) year minimum of successful experience in a marching band, writing pre-game and half-time shows and/or 1 year of experience performing in an undergraduate marching band or other marching band program.
• Experience and familiarity with the academic, socio-emotional, and cultural needs of urban students and have demonstrated success in working with these students and their parents.
• Operates with a high level of personal responsibility and optimism
• Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
  
  

Residency Requirements No Residency Requirement

Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions Responsibilities of a 2024 Summer Assistant High School Marching Band Camp Director include, but are not limited to:

• Organize and lead the Summer Marching Band Camp.
• Write pre-game and half-time marching band shows with appropriate and tasteful music and marching drills.
• Schedule and conduct rehearsals during the summer months in preparation for the marching band season, parades, and other community events.
• Ensure proper uniforms are performance ready (i.e. laundering and dry cleaning).
• Ordering and securing all necessary equipment and materials for camp (i.e. drum sticks, reeds, mouthpieces, etc.).
• Submit building permits in a timely manner that include rehearsal and camp dates, and maintain open communication with the building administration and custodial staff.
• Provide and assume responsibility for the supervision of students during rehearsals and performances both on and off campus.
• Establish a positive rapport with students and their families.
• Be visible in the community and participate in community events.
• Maintain communication with students, parents and school administration regarding calendar of events/performances.
• Prepare a calendar of events for the school year.
• Notify the Coordinator of Music regarding transportation needs 1-2 weeks prior to an event/performance.
• Maintain a balanced transportation budget.
• Participate in the annual All-City Marching Band Festival and local festivals.
• Maintain Emergency Care Forms for all marching band members and have available during camp.
• Ensure that all students participating in Marching Band Camp have a current/updated physical prior to the start of camp.
• Secure permission slips from all band members for participation in in all off-campus events.
• Establish, publish and distribute guidelines/rules of conduct for governing student behavior for on and off-campus events.
• Instruct students in the proper care and maintenance of musical instruments and uniforms.
• Lead or direct the band in the absence of the director.
  
  

Additional Job Information

Additional Job Information Staff Absence Policy:?

Staff are expected to be present for their entire work schedule during the duration of the Summer Marching Band Program.

Sick Leave will be awarded to PFT represented employees based on Article 144, Section 6a2 and 6b of the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers (PFT) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Any additional absences during the work schedule will be docked from the staffs pay. If any staff is absent more than 2 days, the staff may be removed from their position and will only be paid for the days worked.