Position Type:
Afterschool/Summer School/Tutor/Afterschool/Summer School

Date Posted:
6/13/2022

Location:
Norwalk High School

Date Available:
August/2022

2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
SCHOOL BAND
NORWALK HIGH SCHOOL

Position Description

Position is responsible for teaching student musicians and/or guard members in music, guard and marching techniques to prepare them for marching band, winter guard or winter percussion competitions. Position motivates student performers to develop an appreciation of the arts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses students skills and reports to the band director with any issues
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes rehearsal time to provide both individual and ensemble development.
• Works with the band director scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Supervises and assigns duties to Assistant coaches as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs members, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the competitive arts.
• Observes members, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or ensemble improvement.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of members at all times.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an injury.
• Conferences with the director of bands, as necessary, regarding the performance of their students.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the band program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards members, judges, and spectators.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Experience working with young children
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma
• Must possess effective teaching techniques and skills

APPLY ONLINE AT:
www.norwalkps.org
Click "employment"

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.

06.13.2022