Riverbend HS Assistant Marching Band Director

The Assistant Band Director assists the Band Director in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive high school instrumental music program. This position supports the instructional, performance, and operational aspects of the band program while fostering musical excellence, student engagement, and positive school culture. The Assistant Band Director collaborates with students, families, school staff, and community partners to provide meaningful musical experiences that promote artistic growth, leadership, teamwork, and personal responsibility.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive performing arts program that supports student learning and artistic achievement.
• Provides high-quality instruction to students through classroom, ensemble, sectional, and individual rehearsals as assigned.
• Collaborates with the lead director to prepare students for performances, concerts, competitions, festivals, and other school and community events.
• Promotes a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that fosters creativity, teamwork, leadership, and personal growth.
• Assists with organizing and supervising rehearsals, performances, travel, and extracurricular activities while ensuring student safety and well-being.
• Supports the recruitment, retention, and development of students participating in the performing arts program.
• Assists with the care, inventory, maintenance, and organization of instruments, equipment, uniforms, costumes, music, and other program resources.
• Communicates effectively and collaborates with students, families, school staff, volunteers, booster organizations, and community partners to support program success.
• Participates in professional learning, departmental collaboration, and school initiatives while complying with School Board policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

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Education and Experience:

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age
• One (1) year of coaching experience, preferably in music, band or related field
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to enroll and successfully complete a CPR and First Aid training course

Preferred

• 21 years of age
• Current teacher or classified employee of Spotsylvania County Public Schools

About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference. 

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.

Employment Terms: Employment may be offered as a fixed stipend that is additional to an employee's annual salary or income. Schedules may vary for each school or sport type. 

Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.

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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace.

Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.