Marching Band Percussion Instructor (LPHS)

Percussion Instruction - La Porte High School Band

La Porte High School is looking for a percussion instructor for our fall marching band season (covering both battery and front ensemble instruction). Our season includes a 1-2 week parade camp leading up to the 4th of July, a 2 week band camp in late July/early August, and then a regular season schedule of Mondays 5:30-8:30, Wednesdays 3-4:30 (music only), Thursdays 5:30-8:30, Friday home games, and Saturday rehearsal/competitions (all times Central). LPHS competes in ISSMA Scholastic A class. New this year we have a $6,000 stipend available for the position! There is also the potential for additional stipend money to continue working with concert percussion in concert band classes through the school year.

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Before an individual can work with students or have his/her name submitted for approval to the Board of School Trustees, the candidate must complete the background check authorization (at a cost of $15.00-cash or check) and the background check must receive a "cleared" rating. Additionally, the individual must complete a federal I-9 form (providing appropriate identification documents); tax forms; a direct-deposit form (with an attached voided check); and, view training videos at the Educational Services Center (approximately one hour in length).