Marching Band Woodwind/Visual Instructor

Academy School District 20; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty High School, part of Academy District 20, seeks a woodwind instructor to teach flute, clarinet, and saxophone within sectional and large group settings of the marching band. You will also guide students in visual responsibilities and marching technique and support full ensemble rehearsals alongside other coaches and staff.

Experience through performance or coaching is preferred. Responsibilities include teaching, coordinating with administration, staff, and community members, and

Qualifications

• Experience coaching or teaching band or choir activities is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work with diverse students, staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Teach woodwind instruments (flute, clarinet, saxophone) in sectional and large-group settings.
• Assist in full ensemble rehearsals and marching band activities.
• Collaborate with coaches, staff, and directors to deliver high-quality instruction.
• Coordinate with administration and community members as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Flexibility

Public interaction

Confidentiality

Coaching/teaching

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Location

Liberty High School

Recruiting Start Date

04/13/2026

Estimated Start Date

05/01/2026

Liberty High School is seeking to hire a woodwind instructor to assist with teaching flute, clarinet, and saxophone students in sectional and large group settings within the Marching Band. Applicants will also work with students on visual responsibilities and marching technique. Though woodwinds will be the main focus, applicants will also assist in full ensemble rehearsals. Applicants will work as part of a team with other coaches, band staff, and directors to deliver high quality instruction to students throughout the marching band season. Prior experience through performance and/or coaching is preferred. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to teaching and working with students, coordinating and communicating with administration, staff, and community members.

Performs temporary, instructional-related activities at the direction of a licensed staff member.

Compensation for all hired extra pay positions (coaches, sponsors, ancillary instructors, etc.) is contingent upon the specific athletic, activity, or academic event being approved by the District to occur during the school year related to this position/posting.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Assists the licensed staff member with assigned tasks
• Completes non-licensed instructional responsibilities
• Displays personal and professional qualities that promote a safe and caring environment conducive to student learning such as maintaining confidentiality, collaborating with staff, accepting constructive feedback, being a positive role model, treating others with respect, etc.
• Meets the identified learning needs of assigned students as directed by a licensed staff member
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with instructional staff and others in completing responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands
• Ability to assist students in assigned areas
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
• Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented
• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
• Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
• Student-centered and relationship-focused
• Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
• The incumbent operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.

Physical Demands:

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
• Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects

Cognitive Functions:

The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Compensation:

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Hours Per Day

7.5 hour(s) per day

Number Of Days Per Year

183 Days M-F

Benefits Eligibility

Under Part-time - Ineligible

For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).

FLSA Status

United States of America (Exempt)