Marching Band Director, Salem High School, Salem Public Schools SY2024-2025

Purpose

To coordinate, organize, and administer the Marching Band program and provide an effective program of experience for Salem High School instrumental music students.

Salary

This is an extracurricular position. Stipend per CBA with the Salem Teachers Union.

Essential Functions

Performance Responsibilities

• Choose all music to be performed during the marching band season.
• Conduct try-outs for drum majors, student leadership, and soloists units.
• Be responsible for the design of band performances.
• Supervise and direct all practices and performances of the marching band.
  
  

Administration

• Make recommendations for the hiring of marching band assistants.
• Direct, supervise, and coordinate the work of the marching band assistants.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all equipment and uniforms used by the marching band (i.e. uniforms, instruments, music, rifles, flags, batons, etc.)
• Be responsible for maintenance, repair, overhaul, and storage of all marching band equipment.
• Plan, supervise, and administer any overnight music festival tours in accordance with the school district policy.
• Provide the high school principal with an accurate roster of marching band members for eligibility lists.
• Follow the guidelines in regards to student eligibility in extracurricular activities.
• Make appropriate arrangements for use of facilities and practice fields through communication with the Director of Athletics, the high school principal and the use of the district’s scheduling system.
  
  

Financial Responsibilities

• Work through the School Business Official for all deposits and expenditures for the Extracurricular Accounts (ECA), following proper procedures.
• Keep accurate records of all receipts, deposits, and expenditures.
• Prepare requisitions for inclusion in the Music Department annual budget, following proper procedures.
  
  

Public Relations

• Assist the marching band organization in preparing for all competitions and fundraisers.
• Collaborate with the School Information Officer to prepare news media releases concerning scheduled performances and accomplishments.
• Maintain any websites and/or social media platforms associated with the marching band.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Marching Band staff, volunteers, and students involved in assigned activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, housing status, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation