Marching Band Percussion Instructor

Buchanan Community Schools is welcoming applicants for a Marching Band Percussion Instructor. The ideal candidate would coordinate all percussion activities with assistance from the Director for the Buchanan High School Marching Band.

Essential duties and responsibilities: Other duties appropriate to the position may be assigned.

• Working with the Band Director to audition and assign instrumentation and parts
• Developing and delivering a fundamentals-based instructional method
• Maintaining, inventorying, and ordering percussion equipment
• Writing and/or teaching a variety of cadences and warm ups
• Modification/rewrites of printed percussion book to adapt to skill level
• Instruction of both battery and sideline percussion (a pit assistant is provided for pre-camp and band camp)
• Teaching of basic corps style marching maneuvers
• Instruction of marching band drill
• Attending all required rehearsals and performances
• Scheduling additional percussion rehearsals outside of full band time

• Displays tact and courtesy when dealing with students, staff and others
• Familiar with MCBA or similar competitive circuit
• Any other duties or responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the administration
• Maintains regular, reliable and punctual attendance
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment in the District

Estimated Annual Commitments:

• Pre-Band Camp Sectional Rehearsals
• Pre-Camp Full Band Rehearsals
• Band Camp
• Post Camp Rehearsals Before School Begins
• Post Camp Weekly Sectionals
• After School Rehearsals Once School Begins
• 1 Scholastic Marching Band Competition
• MCBA Competitive Season Pre-Show Saturday Rehearsals
• Other Commitments as Agreed Upon By Instructor and Director
• Post Season Wrap Up/ Clean Up

Supervisory Responsibilities: Marching band percussion students.

Qualification Requirements: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience
• • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Language Skills
• • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, students, or other employees of the organization
• Mathematical Skills
• • Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers
• Reasoning Ability
• • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Other Skills and Abilities
• • Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students; able to effectively take direction and work both independently and as a member of a team; ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies; ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor; impeccable character, sense of humor, and compassion for students, families, and district staff; good communication skills; punctual and rarely absent work habits

Physical Demands: the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and waist while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception and peripheral vision and color vision.

Work Environment: the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outdoors and will occasionally work indoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100 degrees and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard.

Preferred: Experience working with high school aged children. Experience with MCBA or Similar competitive circuit.

Estimated Time of Service: 175 Hours

Position Details:

• Title: Marching Band Percussion Instructor – Buchanan High School
• Reports to: Buchanan High School Principal, Mr. Brian Pruett
• Starting date: Tentatively June 10, 2026
• Compensation: $2,500 stipend. To be paid in two installments (post band camp and upon the completion of the marching season).
• Posting date: May 20, 2026
• Application deadline: Until filled

Application and supporting materials should be submitted using
Buchanan Community Schools’ online employment link:
http://www.buchananschools.com/employment/

Questions about the position can be sent to Director of Bands, Matthew Orsillo at:

morsillo@buchananschools.com

BUCHANAN BOARD OF EDUCATION
STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW

Buchanan Community Schools complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender/sex, height, weight, marital status, or disability shall be subjected to discrimination in any program, service, or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. Compliance Officers for Affirmative Action and review of Federal requirements are as follows: Section 504 and ADA; Callie Campbell (Director of Special Education, 695-8442), Title IX and Title VI; Brian Pruett (Buchanan High School Principal, 695-8404) and Shelby Beasley (Buchanan Middle School Principal, 695-8406).