Jazz Band Director

Bring your passion for jazz to the next generation of musicians! Maynard High School is seeking a High School Jazz Band Director to inspire, challenge, and lead our talented student performers. This position is for 1 afternoon/evening per week plus performances. This is a stipend postion as listed in the MEA Union Contract. TITLE: HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in music
• Sufficient knowledge of the variety of materials available for Jazz Band use.
• An ability to improvise effectively on at least one jazz oriented instrument.
• Experience in the coaching or directorship of a jazz ensemble or similar playing experience.
• Such alternative or additional qualifications as the Principal may find appropriate or acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal POSITION GOAL:

• To develop and foster the student's understanding, appreciation and playing abilities of jazz and popular music styles.
• To provide performance opportunities in and outside of school.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct students in improvisation, jazz playing techniques and theory.
• Organize and prepare rehearsal time so that instruction can b e accomplished within the time allotted.
• Recruit and select musicians for each jazz ensemble (middle school and high school) through the administration of a fair and equitable audition procedure.
• Cooperate with School Administration and the Music Coordinator on schedule of events and rehearsal schedule.
• Selection of all materials for rehearsal and performance use, appropriate for skill level and abilities of students.
• Participate in Sponsorship of extra-curricular Jazz Band activities such as Northeast District Jazz Festival, Berklee Jazz Competition and band exchange trips.
• Participate in the winter and spring school concert programs.
• Supervise the deportment and transportation of students and equipment to and from all events, arranging for chaperones when necessary.
• Maintain accurate attendance records of students at rehearsals and functions.
• Be responsible for all communication, written or otherwise, to student/parents regarding student's progress, rehearsal schedule, participation in performances and special events in or outside of school.
• Provide Principal copies of correspondence to students/parents, and any other pertinent information relevant to program.
• Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development and keeping current with new literature, research and teaching techniques.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a stipend position, determined by and consistent with the current agreement between the Maynard School Committee and the Maynard Education Association - Unit A. Workload will be determined by the Principal in conjunction with the Band Director. EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Maynard School Committee's policy on evaluation of extra-curricular assignments.