Coach (Prop 28): Percussion Instructor: Battery Percussion - Independence High School

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side Union High School District seeks a skilled battery percussion specialist to support one or more high schools' Marching Band and Winter Percussion programs. The role involves rehearsal preparation, instruction, and performance support alongside the credentialed teacher at district sites.

The candidate will foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment, with fingerprint clearance and TB test requirements prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in battery pedagogy and coordinating rehearsals.
• Experience teaching high school-aged students.
• Experience directing small and large group instruction.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of marching basics to battery percussion members
• Attend and assist rehearsals
• Attend and assist performances as scheduled with the director
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in an inclusive environment

Skills

Battery pedagogy

Rehearsal planning

High school instruction

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 battery percussion specialist to work with one or more of the district's high schools Marching Band and/or Winter Percussion programs. Throughout the production, the coach will work alongside the credentialed teacher at District High School, supporting students of varying skill levels. This role includes rehearsal preparation, instruction, and performance support at one or more school sites, contributing to a high-quality production for a diverse student body.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications/Certifications

• Experience in battery pedagogy, rehearsal planning and implementation
• Experience teaching high school-aged students
• Experience teaching small and large group instruction.

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

Key Tasks/Duties

• Direct all aspects of Marching basics to all battery percussion members
• Attend and assist director at rehearsals
• Attend and assist at performances as scheduled with the director
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment Other Duties/Responsibilities: Seasonal tied to a specific season or production Marching Band=One season/production Winter Percussion=One season/production Key Tasks/Duties:
• Direct all aspects of Marching basics to all battery percussion members
• Attend and assist director at rehearsals
• Attend and assist at performances as scheduled with the director
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment Other Duties/Responsibilities: Seasonal tied to a specific season or production Marching Band=One season/production Winter Percussion=One season/production