Marching Band Staff 5 Positions

POSITION: Marching Band Staff

Supplementals Represented: 5 Marching Band Staff Positions

RESPONSIBLE TO: BUILDING ADMINISTRATION WITH HEAD DIRECTOR INPUT

INTRODUCTION:
At Licking Heights Local Schools our commitment to student success drives everything we do.
We believe in providing equitable personalized learning experiences focused on building
character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework addressing
milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies ensures that every
student thrives academically socially and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive
school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities
fostering wellrounded and socially responsible citizens.
To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools staff members must embody a range of
skills including:
Passion for education and student wellbeing
Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
Effective mentoring and guidance for students
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Continuous learning and professional development
Forwardthinking planning and strategic decisionmaking
Openness to twoway communication and community engagement
We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction providing ongoing
professional development aligned with our districts vision and creating a safe and empowering
school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an
exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school career and life.
JOB GOAL: Helps manage the marching band program. Promotes school pride.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Acts according to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
Available to work a nontraditional schedule and irregular hours when needed.
Embraces highperformance standards (e.g. engagement proficiency resilience etc.
Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.

Marching band leadership skills verified by training and relevant work experience.
Active listening creative problem solving and good time management skills.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Helps direct program activities. Provides opportunities for students to enhance skills build
positive peer relationships and develop leadership qualities.
Works collaboratively with all directors to address issues
Able to fulfill duties of head director in the event of their absence
Collaborates with the marching band director to implement a cohesive performance
program.
Conducts warmup activities and synchronized movement instruction.
Encourages student participation. Monitors the accuracy of internalexternal
communications.
Ensures participants receive appropriate instruction support and opportunities to
participate. Provides proactive supervision for all program activities.
Helps coordinate offseason activities (e.g. practice schedules training clinics etc.
Helps develop halftime shows spirit day activities parades/civic event performances etc.
Helps develop performance routines visual effects interpretive movements props etc.
Helps select challenging performance programs that are attainable for students.
Identifies work priorities to focus on tasks that require immediate attention.
Maintains orderly work/storage areas.
Prepares/restores shared program sites.
Preserves reference materials for future programs (e.g. advertising correspondence
participant information photos publicity scheduling staffing videotapes volunteer
activities etc.
Provides opportunities for program participants to critique activities and suggest
enhancements.
Verifies equipment is appropriate for the physical development and skill level of each
participant.
Expectations: Travel on buses to all events Attend all performances unless attendance is
excuse Schedule extra events as needed
2. Consistently performs all aspects of the job. Diligently pursues high quality results.
Develops mutually respectful relationships with coworkers. Functions as part of a
cohesive team.
Helps ensure the accuracy and privacy of confidential information.
Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work
schedules.

3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the
district.
Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate
administrator.
Supports equality diversity and inclusion. Uses tact and diplomacy to resolve
differences fairly.
4. Pursues opportunities to enhance job knowledge and skill proficiency.
Keeps current with standards and practices associated with work duties.
Updates skills as needed to use taskappropriate technology effectively.
5. Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.
Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
Protects district property. Take precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
Take action to address harassment or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal
statutes when dealing with discrimination inappropriate behavior or suspected child
abuse/neglect.
6. Performs other specific jobrelated duties as directed.
Helps implement district strategies to advance organizational goals.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age color disability genetic
information military status national origin race religion sex (including gender identity
pregnancy and sexual orientation) or any other legally protected category.
The district maintains a drug and alcoholfree work environment to prevent the adverse impact of
substance abuse on employee performance and protect the rights of coworkers and the public.
Safety is essential to job performance. All employees are required to comply with workplace
health/safety regulations and district policies when duties entail any of the following situations:
Encounters with aggressive angry rude or unpleasant individuals.
Exposure to airborne particulates chemicals combustible materials electrical hazards
loud noises moving mechanical parts odors slippery/uneven surfaces etc.
Exposure to bloodborne pathogens or contagious diseases.
Exposure to severe weather conditions or temperature extremes.
Movements that require balancing bending climbing crouching kneeling or reaching.

Operating or riding in a vehicle. Working in or near vehicular traffic.
Performing tasks that require complex sequencing dexterity strength stamina etc.
Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
Working at heights in confined spaces or under diminished/variable lighting.
Preferred Attributes: Active listening creative problem solving and good time
management skills.
Physical Demand: Sedentary strength (seldom lifting/carrying more than 11 lbs..
Duties require communicating verbally far/near visual acuity fine/gross manipulation
reaching at or below shoulder height standing/walking stooping and using a traditional
keyboard.
This job description document does not establish a contract or alter boardauthorized
employment agreements. Employee benefits classifications contract durations skill sets wage
rates and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical
job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.
Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements funding variables
modified operating procedures program/service adjustments regulatory compliance
technological innovations and unforeseen events.
NOTE: Contracts are offered to licensed staff with appropriate credentials. Unfilled positions
may be offered to other applicants meeting school district and Ohio Department of Education
and Workforce permit criteria. A Pupil Activity Permit and/or Ohio School Van Driver
Certificate may be required.
EVALUATION: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated annually by the
building administrators.