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Des Moines, IA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

TITLE:HS Jazz Band Director

POSTION TYPE: INST

STIPEND AMOUNT: $3538.00

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:


Required:

1. Bachelor of Music Education
2. Experience with a secondary school jazz ensemble. Student teaching experience is acceptable.

3. Working knowledge of all instruments used in a traditional jazz ensemble.

Desired:

1. Experience conducting a secondary school jazz ensemble.
2. Knowledge of jazz and improvisation pedagogy.
3. Ability to demonstrate all instruments in the ensemble as needed.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Conduct and administer performances and rehearsals of a high school jazz band.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conduct a minimum of three jazz band concerts during the school year and other applicable events.
2. Support and attend all district high school jazz events.
3. Attend and participate in contests festivals and other events as designated by curriculum coordinator.
4. Organize transportation for events as necessary.
5. Acquire concert space and necessary performance resources (mics chairs stands etc.).
6. Submit concert dates to curriculum coordinator for approval in coordination with building administration. October 15th is the submission deadline.
7. Submit reports and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

2. Maintain confidentiality.

3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.

with other duties as may be assigned

district-wide meetings as requested

DEPARTMENT: Activities Department

REPORTS TO: Activities Director/Building Administrator

EVALUATES: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

FT/PT:Part time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sitting standing walking

WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside or outside depending on activity

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By: Lillie Noland

Date: 05/23/2025

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.


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