Job Description
ABOUT OUR DISTRICT: The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind or have been considered ""hard to serve"" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.
We offer 120 different athletic teams for students in grades 7-12. Our coaching staff consists of certified, dedicated people who enjoy working with our student athletes. They are individuals who work very hard and care a great deal about the individuals for which they are responsible. In grades 7-8 we offer a comprehensive modified program, which serve as a ""training ground"" for skill development and participation. Winning is NOT emphasized and large numbers on teams are encouraged for maximum participation. We stress discipline, enjoyment or play, competition, and dedication to the value that hard work will produce rewards. The modified program prepares our young student athletes for the higher level of high school competition.
To participate at the high school level, a higher refinement of skill is necessary and competition is viewed at a higher level of comprehension. Our high school freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity teams strive for success and practice to produce as efficient a team and individual effort as possible. At the high school level, we stress the development of academics, goal setting, teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship.
POSITION BEING HIRED: Competitive Marching Band Director
POSITION PURPOSE To coordinate, organize, and administer the Marching Band program and
provide an effective program of experience for SCSD 7-12 Grade Instrumental Music and Color Guard
Students. This is considered an extracurricular contract.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include:
1. Performance Responsibilities
a. Choose all music to be performed during the marching band season.
b. Conduct try-outs for drum majors and any special units.
c. Conduct a Band Camp during the summer.
d. Be responsible for the design of band performances.
e. Supervise and direct all practices and performances of the marching band.
f. Maintain current competition participation (NYSFBC, etc).
2. Administration
a. Make recommendations for the hiring of marching band assistants.
b. Direct, supervise, and coordinate the work of the marching band assistants.
c. Plan practice activities and performances of the marching band in accordance with the School
District Policy for the marching band.
d. Submit a performance schedule and bus departure time schedule to the high school principal and
Directors of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction.
e. Maintain accurate inventory of all equipment and uniforms used by the marching band (i.e.,
uniforms, instruments, music, rifles, flags, batons, etc.)
f. Be responsible for maintenance, repair, overhaul, and storage of all marching band equipment.
g. Plan, supervise, and administer any overnight music festival tours in accordance with the school
district policy.
h. Provide the high school principal with an accurate roster of marching band members for
eligibility lists.
i. Follow the guidelines regarding student eligibility in extracurricular activities.
j. Make appropriate arrangements for use of facilities and practice fields through communication
with the Director of Athletics, the middle and high school principals and the use of the district's
online scheduling system.
3. Financial Responsibilities
a. Work through the School Business Official for all deposits and expenditures for the
Extracurricular Accounts (ECA), following proper procedures.
b. Keep accurate records of all receipts, deposits, and expenditures.
c. Prepare requisitions for inclusion in the Music Department annual budget, following
proper procedures.
4. Public Relations
a. Serve as an advisor to the marching band booster organization.
b. Serve as a liaison between the marching band booster organization and the school administration.
c. Assist the marching band organization in preparing for all competitions and fundraisers.
d. Collaborate with SCSD Communication Specialist and Pride Administrative
Assistant to prepare news media releases concerning scheduled performances and accomplishments.
e. Maintain any websites and/or social media platforms associated with the marching band.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Marching Band staff, volunteers, and students involved in assigned activities.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree
SALARY: Salary per Unit 1 contract
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