Coach (Prop 28): Instrumental Sectional Coach (Percussion) - W. C. Overfelt High School

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Fully covered health benefits for you

Job summary

East Side Union High School District seeks an instrumental music coach to support in-class instruction during the regular school day, collaborating with credentialed teachers to serve beginners through advanced students across multiple sites.

The role includes preparation and instruction aimed at developing technical proficiency and musical expression, with flexibility to teach at several campuses as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in instrument-specific pedagogy for Winds, Percussion, Guitar, Piano, Strings, etc.
• Experience teaching high school-aged students
• Experience teaching small group and one-on-one instruction

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Instrumental director(s) to align with overall program goals.
• Provide one-on-one and small group instruction to enhance students’ technical proficiency.
• Provide one-on-one and small group instruction to enhance students’ musical expression.
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive environment.
• Teach at multiple sites to meet assignment requirements

Skills

Instrument pedagogy

Teaching high school students

Small group instruction

Job description

As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

Job Summary

The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) seeks a skilled and passionate instrumental music coach to support in class instruction during the regular school day. Throughout the school year, the coach will work alongside a credentialed teacher at District High Schools, supporting the school’s beginning, intermediate, and advanced instrumental music students. This "instrument specific" role includes preparation and instruction to work towards mastery, contributing to high-quality music education for a diverse student body. May be assigned to multiple sections and/or multiple sites.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications/Certifications:

• Experience in instrument specific pedagogy (Winds, Percussion, Guitar, Piano, Strings, etc.), rehearsal planning and implementation
• Experience teaching high school-aged students
• Experience teaching small group and one on one instruction

Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results PRIOR to employment.

Key Tasks/Duties

• Collaborate with the Instrumental director(s) so as to align with overall goals of the program
• Provide one on one and small group instruction designed to enhance students technical proficiency
• Provide one on one and small group instruction designed to enhance students musical expression
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment Other Duties/Responsibilities:
• Person serving in this capacity would be assigned to instrumental music classes
• May need to teach at multiple sites to meet requirement of base assignment Key Tasks/Duties:
• Collaborate with the Instrumental director(s) so as to align with overall goals of the program
• Provide one on one and small group instruction designed to enhance students technical proficiency
• Provide one on one and small group instruction designed to enhance students musical expression
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment Other Duties/Responsibilities:
• Person serving in this capacity would be assigned to instrumental music classes
• May need to teach at multiple sites to meet requirement of base assignment