Musical Pit Director – 2% supplemental contract

Davenport Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 1,200 - 2,100; Part time

Job summary

A school district in the United States is seeking a Musical Pit Director for a 2% supplemental contract. The role includes selecting and teaching student musicians in the pit and conducting rehearsals and performances. Candidates should have a degree in music education and experience working with high school musicians, along with strong interpersonal skills. This position demands good attendance and the ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments. Competitive candidate will help ensure students reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students.
• Ability to supervise students in various weather conditions.
• Experience in implementing Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Choose and teach student instrumentalists in the pit.
• Conduct rehearsals and performances with the cast and crew.
• Ensure good attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Experience working with high school musicians

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to teach and conduct rehearsals

Education

Degree in music education

Job description

Musical Pit Director – 2% supplemental contract JobID: 11506

• Position Type: Other/ Other
• Date Posted: 12/20/2024
• Location: West High School

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)

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• 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

• Experience working with high school musicians.
• 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.