HS Jazz Band Director - Roosevelt

TITLE:

HS Jazz Band Director

POSTION TYPE

Activity

STIPEND AMOUNT

$3585.00 HIRING

SPECIFICATIONS

Required:

1. Bachelor of Music Education 2. Experience with a secondary school jazz ensemble. Student teaching experience is acceptable. 3. Working knowledge of all instruments used in a traditional jazz ensemble.

Desired:

1. Experience conducting a secondary school jazz ensemble. 2. Knowledge of jazz and improvisation pedagogy. 3. Ability to demonstrate all instruments in the ensemble as needed.

BASIC FUNCTION

Conduct and administer performances and rehearsals of a high school jazz band.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Conduct a minimum of three jazz band concerts during the school year and other applicable events. 2. Support and attend all district high school jazz events. 3. Attend and participate in contests, festivals, and other events as designated by curriculum coordinator. 4. Organize transportation for events as necessary. 5. Acquire concert space and necessary performance resources (mics, chairs, stands, etc.). 6. Submit concert dates to curriculum coordinator for approval in coordination with building administration. October 15th is the submission deadline. 7. Submit reports and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(for every DMPS position): 1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. 2. Maintain confidentiality. 3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees. 4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned 5. 8.Attend district-wide meetings as requested

DEPARTMENT

Activities Department

REPORTS TO

Activities Director/Building Administrator

EVALUATES

N/A

BARGAINING GROUP

N/A

FLSA STATUS

Exempt FT/PT:

Part time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting, standing, walking

WORKING CONDITIONS

Inside or outside, depending on activity he Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 901 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309; phone: 515-242-7709; email: carol.wynngreen@dmschools.org . Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544. All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By:

Lillie Noland Date:

5/28/2026