Drumline Director-High School

Liberty High School

The job of Extra Duty - Drumline Director - High School is done for the purpose/s of creating a drumline team that performs at competitions and community events; creating choreography for the performances; instructing students in fundamentals and advanced percussion technique; supervising students at any drumline event.

This job reports to Director of Fine Arts.

Essential Functions

• Arranges transportation, lodging and meals for all co-curricular events for the purpose of ensuring all trip necessities are provided.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning for the purpose of physical, social and emotional development for students.
• Creates choreography for the purpose of enhancing competitive routines while maintaining and challenging student abilities.
• Develops and promotes off season programs and opportunities for the students (e.g. summer training, clinics, camps, etc.) for the purpose of strengthening and improving the skills of students and the program.
• Evaluates students performing groups for the purpose of giving valuable feedback and critique of the performances.
• Instructs students in percussion techniques for the purpose of teaching and improving fundamental skills.
• Maintains open communication with students and parents for the purpose of ensuring everybody is well informed of the responsibilities of the students as part of the program.
• Partners with the Fine Arts Director and High School Band Director for the purpose of evaluating program needs.
• Prepares students for competitions and community events for the purpose of setting students up for success, while following MSHSAA guidelines.
• Provides drumline participation at extracurricular events (e.g. football games, pep rallies, parades and community events, etc.) for the purpose of providing support and school spirit.
• Selects music for performances for the purpose of selecting challenging and appropriate level of material.
• Supervises students at any extra curricular events for the purpose of ensuring proper student behavior in accordance with Board policies.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions for the purpose of protecting students, equipment, material and facilities.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single tasks using existing skills. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; coordinating activities with other schools, districts and/or agencies; facilitating program goals;and organizing and communicating information and concepts.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: equipment used in activity/program; pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; and relevant professional standards and practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; meeting deadlines and schedules; providing leadership, direction, and team building; providing opportunities for the exchange of ideas; setting priorities; and working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience:  Job related experience is desired.  

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency:  College Marching Band and/or Drumline experience.

Certificates and Licenses

Continuing Educ. / Training:                                                             

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status                                                             Approval Date                                    Salary Grade

Not Rated                                                                1/30/2020                                          Extra Duty - N

The purpose and utilization of job descriptions in Liberty Public School District #53 are to ensure the essential functions of each position are articulated in order to create a clear understanding of job expectations for the incumbent while also providing a framework through which the recruiting, hiring, and retaining of employees may be enhanced.

Applicants for Liberty Public Schools must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.