Percussion Coach for HS Marching Band & Winter Ensemble

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% benefits coverage for employees &

Dental, vision, and medical benefits

Professional development

Competitive salaries

Job summary

East Side Union High School District seeks a skilled percussion specialist to support high school marching band and winter percussion programs. You will work with credentialed staff across sites, leading rehearsal prep, teaching music, and providing performance support for diverse student musicians.

In addition to a collaborative, student-centered environment, the district emphasizes career-ready skills, inclusive practices, and strong community engagement across seasonal productions.

Qualifications

• Experience in percussion pedagogy, rehearsal planning and implementation.
• Experience teaching high school-aged students.
• Experience teaching small and large group instruction.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an integral member of the production design team.
• Design and/or teach music designed for the show to the percussion members.
• Design and/or teach exercises specific to the percussion members.
• Coordinate staff responsibilities with other instructors.
• Assist the director with communicating program information to the Percussion members.
• Attend rehearsals and performances as scheduled with the director.
• Stay advised as to the director's goals and timelines for materials.

Skills

Percussion pedagogy

High school teaching

Group instruction

Job description

East Side Union High School District seeks a skilled percussion specialist to support high school marching band and winter percussion programs. You will work with credentialed staff across sites, leading rehearsal prep, teaching music, and providing performance support for diverse student musicians.

In addition to a collaborative, student-centered environment, the district emphasizes career-ready skills, inclusive practices, and strong community engagement across seasonal productions.