26/27 SY Band Percussion Caption (VVHS)
Valley Vista High School - Surprise, AZ
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Job summary
Valley Vista High School in Surprise, AZ is seeking a dedicated Percussion Instructor to assist the Band Director. You will coordinate percussion and front ensemble activities, lead rehearsals, and plan winter programs, preparing units for independent performance and for integration with the marching band.
Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (higher education preferred), and marching arts experience (DCI/WGI/high school and college).
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED; degree preferred.
- Experience in marching arts including DCI/WGI or scholastic programs.
- Experience with sound reinforcement, MIDI, and live audio engineering.
Responsibilities
- Attend rehearsals, camps and performances; assist sectional and whole-group rehearsals.
- Instruct percussion rudiments and fundamentals.
- Organize and lead rehearsals and sectionals; develop program visuals.
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Job description
Dysart Unified School District Valley Vista High School - Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona Open in Google Maps
Starting Date: Immediately
REPORTS TO
High School Band Director
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
SUPERVISES
No
JOB FAMILY
Academic Instruction
FTE
Supplemental
WORK CALENDAR
Variable
GRADE
Certificated Extracurricular/Supplemental Assignment Pay Schedule
APPROVED
REVISED
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:
As an assistant to the high school Band Director, the Percussion instructor coordinates the preparations, exercises, and activities of the school marching band’s percussion and front ensemble unit, in addition to the planning and directing of any winter programs. The instructor prepares and directs the unit for independent performance and competition, as well as for performances integrated within the larger marching band.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Attend all rehearsals, band camps, and performances, actively participating in assisting students in sectional and whole group rehearsals.
- Instruct basic to advanced percussion rudiments and fundamentals.
- Organize and lead rehearsals and sectionals.
- Develop and implement the visual design of the program.
- Instruct the percussion technique for battery, mallet and electronic instruments.
- Show design collaboration with drill writers and unit staff.
- Manage audio engineering and sound design.
- Repair and maintain equipment.
- Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Athletic Director, Band Director, Percussion Director, Band staff, Band members, School Administration, Booster Organization, and Custodial Staff.
- Recommend new equipment purchases within the budget allocations for Band Director approval.
- Consultant to booster, Director and parents in areas of percussion studies within the marching arts programs.
- Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Band Director that will provide for a successful program.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED; higher education degree preferred.
- Experience in the marching arts to include DCI, WGI and or high school and college marching arts is required.
- Experience in current marching arts technology to include sound reinforcement systems, MIDI, sound design, microphones, and live audio engineering is required.
- Experience as a battery or front ensemble tech is required.
- Experience in the various sub groups of the unit required.
- Experience in composing and choreographing routines for the various units required.
- Experience working with school-aged students required; preferably at high school level.
- Experience with drill writing software is preferred.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid Level I Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Audio engineering and sound design
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Marching band auxiliary performance
- Performing with a drums corps, university marching, or military organization
- Instruction/adjudication of a drum corps or marching organization
SKILL IN:
- Composing and choreographing routines for the various percussion units
- Working with K-12 students
- Collaboration with multiple groups
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Moderate Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Standing for extended periods of time.
Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom or gymnasium and outdoor stadium environment including exposure to loud noise and being on your feet in extreme weather for long periods of time.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.
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Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
REPORTS TO
High School Band Director
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
SUPERVISES
No
JOB FAMILY
Academic Instruction
FTE
Supplemental
WORK CALENDAR
Variable
GRADE
Certificated Extracurricular/Supplemental Assignment Pay Schedule
APPROVED
June 12, 2019
REVISED
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:
As an assistant to the high school Band Director, the Percussion instructor coordinates the preparations, exercises, and activities of the school marching band’s percussion and front ensemble unit, in addition to the planning and directing of any winter programs. The instructor prepares and directs the unit for independent performance and competition, as well as for performances integrated within the larger marching band.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Attend all rehearsals, band camps, and performances, actively participating in assisting students in sectional and whole group rehearsals.
- Instruct basic to advanced percussion rudiments and fundamentals.
- Organize and lead rehearsals and sectionals.
- Develop and implement the visual design of the program.
- Instruct the percussion technique for battery, mallet and electronic instruments.
- Show design collaboration with drill writers and unit staff.
- Manage audio engineering and sound design.
- Repair and maintain equipment.
- Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Athletic Director, Band Director, Percussion Director, Band staff, Band members, School Administration, Booster Organization, and Custodial Staff.
- Recommend new equipment purchases within the budget allocations for Band Director approval.
- Consultant to booster, Director and parents in areas of percussion studies within the marching arts programs.
- Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Band Director that will provide for a successful program.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED; higher education degree preferred.
- Experience in the marching arts to include DCI, WGI and or high school and college marching arts is required.
- Experience in current marching arts technology to include sound reinforcement systems, MIDI, sound design, microphones, and live audio engineering is required.
- Experience as a battery or front ensemble tech is required.
- Experience in the various sub groups of the unit required.
- Experience in composing and choreographing routines for the various units required.
- Experience working with school-aged students required; preferably at high school level.
- Experience with drill writing software is preferred.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid Level I Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Percussion techniques
- Audio engineering and sound design
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Marching band auxiliary performance
- Performing with a drums corps, university marching, or military organization
- Instruction/adjudication of a drum corps or marching organization
SKILL IN:
- Composing and choreographing routines for the various percussion units
- Working with K-12 students
- Collaboration with multiple groups
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Moderate Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Standing for extended periods of time.
Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom or gymnasium and outdoor stadium environment including exposure to loud noise and being on your feet in extreme weather for long periods of time.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.
Position Type: Temporary Non-BenefitedSalary: $1,575 Supplemental
We are a comprehensive high school that enhances academics through diverse and rigorous coursework, arts and athletics to prepare students for college and career. The endeavor continues to increase student opportunities for preparation for college (AP, Dual, AVID, CTE).Each year we reevaluate the effectiveness of each program and make changes as warranted based on college and career requirements. We have increased the number of course offerings in both Advanced Placement and dual enrollment. These courses are ABOR approved and allow students to earn college credit prior to graduating high school. Furthermore, we keep abreast of current job trends that are growing in Surprise and Arizona.Valley Vista High School serves the communities of the Northwest Valley and is conveniently located in the heart of Surprise on the northwest corner of Greenway Road and Parkview Place.
- Dysart USD HR Department
- 15802 North Parkview Place
- Surprise, Arizona 85374
- Phone: (623) 876-7000
- Email: hrbox@dysart.org
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