Assistant Director-Bulldog Marching Band

Assistant Director-Bulldog Marching Band Waukegan Community Unit District 60 - 2.9 Waukegan, IL Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Working with students Community relationship building

Full Job Description JobID:

1620

Position Type:

Co-Curricular/Activities Date Posted:

6/8/2026

Location:

WHS -

Brookside Campus Closing Date:

06/18/2026

Who We Are:

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 - 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.

Why We Do This Work:

The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Assistant Director- Bulldog Marching Band The Assistant Director will be directly responsible to the

Marching Band Director and Fine Arts Division Head Responsibilities :

(1) Teach students to accurately execute drill coordinates to correspond with field show music; (2) Play an integral role in the process of show design and planning throughout months leading up to fall season; (3) Attend and supervise students at all rehearsals and performances of the Bulldog Marching Band, including Summer Band Camp; (4) Attend staff meetings as called by the Marching Band Director; (5) Supervise and guide sectional rehearsals; (6) Assist in all rehearsals, providing musical and drill instruction when needed; (7) Take part in Student Leadership workshop, interview and selection process; (8) Build and maintain a positive, cooperative relationship with the Association of Music Parents, community, teaching staff, student body and administration; (9) Maintain accurate records of student attendance and personal information; (10) Coordinate distribution and management of student uniforms and all necessary accessories; (11) Oversee field management and equipment with Student Leadership; (12) Any other duties assigned by the Marching Band Director.

Requirements :

(1) Displays an enthusiasm for working with students and for the marching band activity in general; (2) Is supportive of the Marching Band Director and all music and athletic department staff members; (3) Accepts duties assigned by Marching Band Director; (4) Accepts and enforces the letter and intent of rules and regulations and the Code of Behavior with integrity; (5) Dresses appropriately and arrives promptly for all functions of the Bulldog Marching Band.

Qualifications :

Previous experience with marching band/music education preferred; Valid IL teaching certificate preferred but not required.

Salary :

Per Salary Structure Additional Information :

None Application Deadline :

Candidates must submit an online application by the deadline. Only applications received online will be considered for interview.

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www.wps60.org Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics or disability.