Assistant Band Director/Director of Percussion

Assistant Band Director/Director of Percussion Siloam Springs School District High School - Siloam Springs, Arkansas This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed, and Siloam Springs School District Job Details

Job ID:

5627314

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description

Position Title:

Assistant Band Director/Director of Percussion - Siloam Springs High School Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal/Director of Bands

Terms of Employment:

205 days with benefits according to Siloam Springs School Board policies

Qualifications:

Must hold (or be in the process of obtaining) proper Arkansas teacher certification Strong in planning and organization Excellent communicator, both written and verbally Skilled in technology (G-Suite tools, music notation software, Pyware, etc.) Preferred skills in audio and visual media creation/design Skills necessary to develop high achieving, well-rounded percussionists Knowledgeable of contemporary marching band techniques

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Collaborate with Director of Bands to manage all aspects of percussion studies within the Siloam Springs Band Program Collaborate with the Director of Bands to establish curriculum and philosophy that ensures the success and encouragement of all students in the band program Teach separate percussion classes for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades Ability to teach various instruments as assigned by the Director of Bands Direct all aspects of concert and marching percussion activities including Fall marching band, all-region and all state auditions, concert percussion ensembles. Assist with all aspects of Intermediate, Middle, and High School Bands Attend all performances, events, and rehearsals as assigned by the district Director of Bands Conduct after-school sectionals and individual lessons as needed Collaborate with other band directors/teachers in professional learning communities Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly Create positive educational climate for students Establish classroom behavior expectations and procedures Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress Effectively implement district initiatives Implement services as provided by the district (ESL, Special Education, G/T, etc) Participate in curriculum review and design Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation Responsible for maintenance of individual student accounts in Charms

Position Type:

Full-Time