Drumline Technician serving Monongalia County Schools

Location: Morgantown High School - Monongalia County Schools

Number of Positions: Two (2)

Employment Term: July 1 2026 June 30 2027

Salary: Stipend of $1000 paid in quarterly installments for work performed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in a drumline setting required
• Strong percussion and teaching skills required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
• Patience and positivity as a role model for high school students required
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with the directors as well as band staff required
• Ability to pass a background check

Position Responsibilities: The selected candidate will have the responsibilities shown below. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or their designee.

1. Working and communicating closely with the Percussion Coordinator or Co-Coordinators to aid in efficient rehearsals.
2. Assist Percussion coordinators in running Drumline sectionals to teach warm-ups music grooves etc.
3. Aid in the development of Drumline Choreography and Drill Charts to enhance the visual appeal and function of the MHS Drumline.
4. Aid in cleaning Drumline drill and choreography at Summer Band Band Camp and evening rehearsals (when applicable).
5. Acknowledge full understanding of the statements below:
   • The Director has final say on any aspect regarding the MHS Drumline performance (performance content style and use of equipment etc.)
   • Consistent problems with attendance job performance communication and/or attitude of this staff member will lead to a conference with the band director. Consistent problems could lead to dismissal. If dismissed compensation will only be awarded for services rendered prior to dismissal.
   • As a staff member who is primarily responsible for the performance appearance and overall presentation of a group of band members it is also part of your responsibilities to be proactive in encouraging and promoting positive behavior and overall deportment of the Drumline members in rehearsal and performance and other band related settings (such as travel and in public assembly). Although all actions of the Drumline may not be under your complete control it is your responsibility to help instill pride in the group as a part of the whole and to help monitor and/or intervene in any activities that might reflect negatively on the MHS Drumline MHS Marching Band or Morgantown High School. Should any Drumline members perpetuate or participate in negative or questionable activities while identifiable as a member of the MHS Drumline you may be subject to disciplinary action which may include but not be limited to financial penalty suspension from duties for a specified time (with or without pay) and possible termination of employment

Reports To: MHS Band Director; MHS Principal; EPIC Administrator

Conditions of Employment:Recommended by the EPIC Administrator; Confirmed by the EPIC Regional Council

The Eastern Panhandle Instructional Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

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