Grade Level II: Assistant to the Band Director

Proviso Township High Schools; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Proviso Township High Schools is hiring a Grade Level II: Assistant to the Band Director in Hillside, Illinois. This support staff position involves significant responsibility in assisting the Band Teacher and managing various administrative tasks related to the band program.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and experience as a teacher's aide, along with strong organizational and public relation skills. This role includes duties like managing band activities, vendor relationships, and supporting student development.

Qualifications

• Must hold State and NCLB statement of approval issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Paraprofessional and/or Substitute License is required.
• Bachelor's Degree is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Band Teacher in various tasks related to band management.
• Manage relationships with vendors for organizational activities.
• Coordinate band events and community partnerships.
• Oversee record keeping and fundraising activities for the band.

Skills

Microsoft Word proficiency

Excel proficiency

Time management

Organizational skills

Public relation skills

Team collaboration

Resourcefulness

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

State and NCLB statement of approval

Paraprofessional and/or Substitute License

Job description

Grade Level II: Assistant to the Band Director (JobID: 9731) reports to Principal, Assistant Principal, Band Teacher. Level: Level II Support Staff — 12 Months.

• Position Type: Support Staff
• Date Posted: 6/9/2026
• Location: Proviso West High School
• Date Available: 07/01/2026

Qualifications

Required Experience or Training

• Must hold State and NCLB statement of approval issued by the Illinois State Board of Education
• Paraprofessional and/or Substitute License

Desired Experience or Training

• Bachelor's Degree
• Previous experience as a teacher's aide

Skills and Abilities

• Functions as assistant to Band Teacher
• Able to assist students with learning to play instruments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent public relation skills
• Ability to meet mandated deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to complete multifaceted tasks
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to establish good rapport with faculty and staff
• Quick learner, self-starter, resourceful, self-directed

Duties

• Uniform cataloging (on computer)
• Instrument cataloging (on computer)
• Distribution of instrumental lockers and locks (on computer)
• Instrument repair statements and requisitions
• Photocopying of music
• Filing of music, requisitions and general papers
• Manage all aspects of vendor relationships and activities in support of organization and leadership development activities
• Develop a database for the Alumni Band students and maintain records
• Responsible for organizing and overseeing the record keeping activities pertaining to Band
• Coordinate and develop community partnerships
• Supervise the billing, collection and deposits of band funds into the business office
• Coordinate appointments, schedule events, and provide administrative support
• Responsible for band monthly calendar distribution
• Develop programs to keep band enrollment up to date and encouraging student development
• Coordinate all band concerns and award ceremonies
• Coordinate senior band luncheon
• Enhance and maintain key external business alliances and fund raisers
• Assist in development of marketing materials for the band program
• Resolve issues such as student obligations, invoices/billing and student payments
• Handle all issues relating to band supplies (uniforms, jogging suits, etc.) including maintenance of instruments
• Responsible for all band fund raisers in conjunction with Band Instructor
• Coordinate all band trips including bus transportation and hotel reservations
• Attend all band performances including varsity home football/basketball games, band concerts, weekend & holiday parades and band parent meetings, etc.
• Able to work summer band camp (June–July)
• Other responsibilities which may be assigned and/or administratively directed