Barnstable High School Percussion Ensemble Assistant Instructor

Position Summary:

The Barnstable High School Music Program is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Winter Percussion Ensemble Instructor to support the development and success of our talented percussionists in the competitive winter percussion circuit. The Assistant Instructor will work closely with the Winter Percussion Ensemble Instructor to provide instruction, guidance, and mentorship to students, helping them enhance their percussion skills and performance abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in implementing the curriculum and instructional plans for the Winter Percussion Ensemble under the guidance of the Winter Percussion Ensemble Instructor.
2. Support students in learning percussion techniques, rudiments, ensemble playing, and performance skills to prepare them for competitive events and performances.
3. Collaborate with the Winter Percussion Ensemble Instructor to coordinate rehearsals, performances, and events involving the Winter Percussion Ensemble.
4. Provide feedback and guidance to students to help them improve their musicality, technique, and overall performance quality.
5. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes teamwork, discipline, and respect among all members of the Winter Percussion Ensemble.
6. Assist in preparing students for competitive events by helping with music selection, drill design, and logistical coordination for competitions.
7. Ensure the safety and well-being of students during rehearsals, performances, and other activities related to the Winter Percussion Ensemble.
8. Communicate regularly with students, parents, and staff members to provide updates on the progress and achievements of the Winter Percussion Ensemble.
9. Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in percussion instruction and competitive ensemble performance.

Qualifications:

1. Experience in percussion instruction, drumline, or winter percussion ensembles (preferred)
2. Passion for working with students and helping them develop their percussion skills and performance abilities
3. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
4. Ability to work collaboratively with students, instructors, and other stakeholders
5. Commitment to promoting inclusivity, diversity, and respect within the Winter Percussion Ensemble environment

REPORTS TO: Principal/Music Department Head

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                             Understands Child Growth and Development

1. Maintains responsibility for relating teaching methods and materials to the growth and development of students.
2. Considers the interest level and attention span of students in all learning activities.
3. Makes allowances for potential differences in intellectual maturity levels in learning activities within class groups.
4. Recognizes symptoms of vastly superior and inferior pupil performance and seeks appropriate referrals.
5. Demonstrates the use of a vocabulary appropriate to students.
6. Uses and know social physical, mental and emotional traits as a basis for learning and teaching.
7. Displays initiative and creativity in providing learning activities.

Planning and Evaluating Student Learning

1. Plans for a long range and short range instructional program consistent with school/team/system curriculum.
1. Long range – Units to be covered for the year approximate timeframe; general outcomes (goals) for each unit.
2. Short range – Objectives for present unit; weekly plan of objectives and activities.
2. Develops a one-day lesson plan for substitute (activities or skills).
3. Diagnoses learning needs of students using appropriate instruments.
4. Uses results of unit or weekly assessments to continue or modify student learning and teacher plans.
5. Provides instruction in those skills and processes necessary for learning the subject being taught.
6. Takes care to inform students of long-range and weekly goals or objectives.
7. Insures clear, objective and timely reports are offered to students and parents of student progress.
8. Keeps appropriate records, administers and uses standardized tests and prepares progress reports.
9. Uses outside assignments to enrich and/or reinforce curriculum objectives.

 Classroom Management

1. Organizes the physical environment to provide for basic comfort, health and safety of students.
2. Provides climate conducive to the lesson(s).
3. Encourages students to assist in the development of positive, reasonable, consistent rules of classroom behavior or self-discipline.
4. Conducts the routine and clerical chores with efficiency, accuracy and promptness.
5. Cooperates with the team(s) in sharing space and materials.
6. Uses the instructional program, where appropriate, to encourage citizenship and responsibility.
7. Manages full use of class time for instruction/learning.
8. Uses community resources where appropriate.
9. Solicits appropriately the help of parents, resource staff and administrator(s) as aids to classroom management.

 Interpersonal Relationships

1. Demonstrates and reinforces mutual respect among students.
2. Uses positive reinforcement and encouragement with students.
3. Cooperates with fellow teachers, administrators, and other staff to maintain a positive school and system climate.
4. Listens to and respects the opinions of other staff.
5. Communicates effectively with staff and parents
6. Fosters tolerance and understanding of ethnic, cultural, racial and religious differences.

 Professional Responsibilities

1. Participates in curriculum development or review.
2. Improves and maintains professional competence through in service, formal course work and readings
3. Shares ideas, materials and methods with colleagues.
4. Protects confidentiality of information about pupils.
5. Utilizes prescribed district and association channels for solving problems or grievances in a constructive manner.
6. Uses oral and written English correctly in the exercise of the professional assignment.
7. Accepts, considers and uses suggestions and criticisms in a responsive manner.
8. Cooperates in the development and support of school and system policies.

 Personal

1. Sets a strong example of good hygiene and self-control.
2. Displays a personal interest in students as individuals.
3. Maintains good humor, enthusiasm, initiative and integrity with students, staff and parents.
4. Cooperates with administrators, staff members, parents and pupils in developing and supporting school activities.
5. Uses good judgment in the exercise of authority

 Other duties as assigned by the Principal/Department Head

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Contract

Stipend: Per Contract ($1,215)

 Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.

Posted until filled 

Reposted from 08/15/2024