Band Technical Assistant: Woodwind/Visual Tech

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san marcos consolidated independent school districtSan Marcos (TX)

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About the role

Band Technical Assistant

Reports To: Campus Administration

Compensation Plan: Temp Hire Maximum 20 hrs/week

Department/Campus: SMCISD Fine Arts: Band/San Marcos High School

Primary Purpose: The Band Technical Assistant will assist the SMHS Band Directors with their instructional duties in regards to the Rattler Marching Band during the Fall semester.

Qualifications: High School DiplomaUIL RMA Portal Certificate of Completion

Experience:

A background in high school marching band performance
A background in college marching band performance
Experience in high school marching band preferred
Experience in college marching, drum corps, or color guard preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Capacity to follow marching drill design
Ability to evaluate student performance and assist in improving individual and group skills
Strong organizational skills, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to recognize mistakes in movement and sound and demonstrate methods of instruction to cause improvement through student understanding

Job Description:

Ensure communication with the Band Director and the other staff members to develop movement to meet the drill requirements
Attend all rehearsals and performances, instruct members in fundamental and advanced techniques as needed
Create rehearsal plans in cooperation with the Marching Band Director
Schedule and conduct extra rehearsals for the unit, in addition to the scheduled marching band rehearsals as needed
Provide technical instruction to students participating in SMCISD marching band
Assist the staff at extracurricular events, events (including but not limited to: football games, parades, and UIL activities)
Work within schedules of band classes and before/after school schedules as assigned by the campus band director
Follow guidelines established by SMCISD as well as federal and state law pertaining to band
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students
Communicate with the band directors to insure coordination of instruction
Establish and maintain open communication with district staff, band directors, parents, and students
Maintain professional relationships with district staff, colleagues, band directors, parents, and students
Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintain high expectations for the level of performance from band members during the warm-ups and give attention to individual members
Make sure the band is prepared/equipped for rehearsals and performances
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with other staff
Tools/Equipment Used: instruments, platforms, and audio equipment

Posture: Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, etc. Motion: Repetitive hand/arm motions, frequent hand gripping, reaching, bending, etc. Lifting: Occasional light to medium lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds) Environment: Frequent outdoor exposure, prolonged travel Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; Work with frequent interruptions, ability to communicate; ability to instruct May not exceed 20 hours of work each week Must clock in and out for hours worked The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

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