Marching Band Assistant Director

Marching Band Assistant Director

POSITION PURPOSE: 

To assist the marching band director to coordinate, organize, and administer the Marching Band program and provide an effective program of experience for Everett High School instrumental music students. This is considered an extracurricular contract.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (May Include)

1. Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director to Choose all music to be performed during the marching band season. 
• Assist with Conducting try-outs for drum majors and any special units. 
• Assist with Conducting a Band Camp during the summer. 
• Assist with the design of band performances. 
• Assist with the Supervision and direct all practices and performances of the marching band.

2. Administration

• Assist the Marching Band Director in planning practice activities and performances of the   marching band in accordance with the School District Policy for the marching band. 
• Assist with coordinating a performance schedule and bus departure time schedule to the high school principal and Directors of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction. 
• Assist with maintaining an accurate inventory of all equipment and uniforms used by the marching band (i.e. uniforms, instruments, music, rifles, flags, batons, etc.) 
• Assist with maintenance, repair, overhaul, and storage of all marching band equipment. 
• Assist with Planning, supervision, and administer any overnight music festival tours in accordance with the school district policy. 
• Assist with Providing the high school principal with an accurate roster of marching band members for eligibility lists.
• Follow the guidelines in regards to student eligibility in extracurricular activities. 
• Make appropriate arrangements for use of facilities and practice fields through communication with the Director of Athletics, the high school principal and the use of the district’s online scheduling system.

3. Financial Responsibilities

• Assist with accurate records of all receipts, deposits, and expenditures. 
• Maintain any websites and/or social media platforms associated with the marching band. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Marching Band staff, volunteers, and students involved in assigned activities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION:

• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience 
• Demonstrates expertise in knowledge and teaching of instrumental music. 
• Demonstrates expertise in conducting a competitive marching band 
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate or acceptable.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Strong communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of this position. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback. 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
• Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintains appropriate confidentiality. 
• Promotes a harassment-free environment. 
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork. 
• Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are upgraded. 
• Ability to learn and upgrade job skills in order to meet changing demands of the position. 
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism. 7. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. 
• Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without being asked.

Location:

Everett High School Band Room, Football Stadium, Rivergreen Park

100 Elm St Everett, MA 02149

Dates:  June 1, 2026-May 31, 2027. SY 26-27

Interested candidates should apply on TalentEd.

The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate  in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age,  criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion,  national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate  any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans  individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work