HES Band Director

McCracken County Public Schools; West Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 1,400 - 1,800; Full time

Job summary

McCracken Heath Elementary School in West Paducah, Kentucky invites applications for a HES Band Director. The role focuses on promoting and organizing after-school activities, directing practices, and teaching fundamentals while ensuring safety, eligibility, and proper documentation. Immediate starting date offered with district support.

The position requires basic education credentials and the ability to follow policies; contact Laine Cooper for details at Heath Elementary School.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of extracurricular activities and safety regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow rules, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Promote extracurricular programs in schools and community.
• Plan the assigned program and organize practices and meetings.
• Teach fundamental skills of the activity.
• Check participant eligibility, insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Provide students with guidance and a positive role model.
• Recommend equipment and supplies for safety and welfare.
• Maintain professional appearance and regular attendance.

Skills

Fundamentals of activities

Health & safety

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

64 semester hours

Job description

HES Band Director

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Job Details

Job ID: 5902213
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: HES Band Director

BASIC FUNCTION:

Sponsor in various school extra-curricular programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Promote extra-curricular programs in the schools and community.
• Plan the assigned extra-curricular program.
• Organize and supervise practices and meetings.
• Teach individual fundamental skills of the extra-curricular activity.
• Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment and supplies as appropriate for the health, safety, and welfare of participants.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics
• Follow all McCracken County Public Schools Policies and Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various extra-curricular activities.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or a minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion a criminal records check, current certification in first aid and CPR.

Position Type: Increment

Salary: $1,593 Per Year

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Laine Cooper , Principal
• Heath Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]