HS Jazz Band Director Roosevelt

TITLE:HS Jazz Band Director

POSTION TYPE:Activity

STIPEND AMOUNT: $3585.00

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

he Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions concerns or a complaint related to this policy please contact Carol Wynn-Green 901 Walnut Street Des Moines IA 50309; phone: ; email:. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission400 E. 14th Street Des Moines IA 50319-1004 or Region VII Office for Civil Rights Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1475 Chicago IL 60661-4544.

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.

Approved By: Lillie Noland

Date: 5/28/2026

Required Experience:

Director