Marching Band Percussion Instructor (LPHS)

La Porte Community School Corporation; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in La Porte, Texas is seeking a percussion instructor for its fall marching band. The selected candidate will lead instruction covering battery and front ensemble and will be engaged from a parade camp prior to the 4th of July through regular rehearsals and competitions. The position offers a stipend of $6,000 with opportunities for additional pay in concert band classes throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• Experience in percussion instruction for marching bands and concert bands.
• Ability to conduct rehearsals during the fall marching band season.

Responsibilities

• Instruct percussionists for the fall marching band season.
• Lead 1-2 week parade camp prior to July 4th.
• Conduct a regular schedule of rehearsals and competitions.

Job description

Overview

La Porte High School is looking for a percussion instructor for our fall marching band season (covering both battery and front ensemble instruction). Our season includes a 1-2 week parade camp leading up to the 4th of July, a 2 week band camp in late July/early August, and then a regular season schedule of Mondays 5:30-8:30, Wednesdays 3-4:30 (music only), Thursdays 5:30-8:30, Friday home games, and Saturday rehearsal/competitions (all times Central). LPHS competes in ISSMA Scholastic A class. New this year we have a $6,000 stipend available for the position! There is also the potential for additional stipend money to continue working with concert percussion in concert band classes through the school year.

Application & Background Checks

By submitting this application I authorize LaPorte Community School Corporation to check my employment history including, without limitation, evaluations, criminal arrest and conviction record, reference checks, and any investigatory information possessed by any private or public employer or any state, local, or federal agency. I further authorize those persons, agencies, or entities that the La Porte Community School Corporation contacts in connection with my employment application to fully provide the La Porte Community School Corporation any information on the matters set forth above. I expressly waive, in connection with any request for or provision of information, any claims, including without limitation, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy, or interference with contractual relations that I might otherwise have against the La Porte Community School Corporation, its agents and officials, or against any provider of such information. It is also understood and agreed that any misrepresentation, by me, in this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or separation from the employer's service if I have been employed.

Background Checks & Documentation

Before an individual can work with students or have his/her name submitted for approval to the Board of School Trustees, the candidate must complete the background check authorization (at a cost of $15.00--cash or check) and the background check must receive a "cleared" rating. Additionally, the individual must complete a federal I-9 form (providing appropriate identification documents); tax forms; a direct-deposit form (with an attached voided check); and, view training videos at the Educational Services Center (approximately one hour in length).