Musical Pit Director 2% supplemental contract

Davenport Community Schools; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a Pit Director to oversee the pit for a high school musical. The role involves selecting student instrumentalists, teaching the pit, and conducting performances with the cast and crew.

Strong attendance and reliability are required to ensure smooth rehearsals. Applicants with a degree in music education are preferred, and the ideal candidate will have proven experience working with high school musical productions and excellent interpersonal skills with

Qualifications

• Experience working with high school musical productions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse students.
• Commitment to attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Select student instrumentalists for the pit and teach the pit ensemble.
• Conduct the pit during rehearsals and performances with cast and crew.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality to ensure duties are performed.

Skills

High school musical experience

Education

Music education degree (preferred)

Job description

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer

Duties & Responsibilities: Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

This is a 2% supplemental contract

• The Pit Director will perform duties including but not limited to choosing student instrumentalists to play in the pit, teaching the students in the pit, and conducting the pit during rehearsals and performances with the cast and crew.


• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ? Yes ? No)

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.


• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.


• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.


• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.


• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Noise level is quiet to loud.


• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.


• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.


• Substance-free environment.


• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.


• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Experience working with high school musical.


• Degree in music education preferred.


• Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.