ASSISTANT BAND DIRECTOR

Job Number:

#

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Job Title:

Start Date:

Immediately

Location:

Sultan High School

Contract:

Extra Curricular

Opening Date:

Immediately

Salary:

Stipend (SEA CBA)

Our District:

The Sultan School District is one of the larger geographical school districts in the Puget Sound area, consisting of approximately 325 square miles. Sultan School District has approximately 2,000 students enrolled K-12.  Students are currently served by two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and an alternative high school; and the Sno-Isle Skills Center, a cooperative vocational technical school.

Our Community:

Located northeast of Seattle (seven miles east of Monroe) or about 20 minutes from the Woodinville area, Sultan is surrounded by a beautiful environmental setting. Our "backyard" is the scenic Skykomish River and Cascade Mountains.  Sultan School District includes the community of Sultan, Startup, and Gold Bar.  Students from Index attend Sultan High School.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should apply through our web-based application program and upload the required supporting documents at   Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following documents:

• A letter of application addressing the qualifications and requirements of the position
• A current resume
• Two or more letters of recommendation (including current or former supervisors)
• Three or more confidential reference forms which will be completed electronically by your references
• Teaching Certificate
• Note: Current district employees need to submit only a letter of application on-line using the internal application process.

Sultan School District is seeking applicants who want to be part of a growing, dynamic school system, and those who are committed to a continuing program of personal and professional growth.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

Assist with the coordination and facilitation of the SHS band program. This includes: assisting with the articulation with the middle school; assisting with marching and concert bands; supervising color guard; communicating between disciplines, schools, parent support groups, and community. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Flexible schedule
• 20-30 hours at band camp in August
• Monday and Wednesday evenings through fall and spring (2 hours each day)
• Attendance at fall field show competitions (2-4 events)
• Attendance at 3-5 Pep Band performances (during basketball games)
• Occasional attendance at other events, concerts, practices, and performances
• Possible work on the musical in winter
• Possible attendance at marching band trip in May
• Other duties as assigned

STUDENT MANAGEMENT:

• Provides assistance with supervision of all students involved in the production.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some musica training (preferred)
• Ability to read music; lead rehearsals; conduct 
• Ability to communicate with high school aged sudents 
• Work with the Band Director
• Take direction
• Work in a team setting

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Washington State Teacher Certificate with appropriate endorsement for this position per the SEA CBA.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance. 
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act.

CONDITIONS: EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION. The preceding lists of positions functions, qualifications and requirements are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:

The recommended applicant, if not a current  employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of  employment eligibility.

Disclosure Statement and Background Check

Pursuant to Chapter 43.43, Washington Laws of 1990, the recommended applicant will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he/she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law.  In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the  Washington State Patrol.

The Sultan School District #311 is an equal opportunity employer.  The district complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap.  Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District Title IX Officer and/or Section 504 Coordinator, 514 4th ST, Sultan, WA Federal/State Criminal History Background Clearance will be required at applicant's expense (employment status contingent on verification). The Sultan School District requires any employee hired in a position requiring a CDL to undergo a drug test as part of the employment process. Satisfactory completion of such a test is a condition of employment.

Applicants are hereby notified that the Sultan School District is a weapon and drug-free work environment.

"Working collaboratively to achieve excellence for all students."