Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
This summer marching band directors' position is the lead position to guide and instruct students in preparation for marching band camp and the upcoming season. The director will serve as part of a team but will have the main supervisory role of directing staff, delegating when necessary, and to ensure that students are well prepared for pre-game shows, half-time shows and community outreach (i.e. parades, festivals and special events). Marching band directors will have latitude in scheduling band practices and sectionals during the summer and may begin camp as early as June through August. Directors will engage students in reading music, performing and marching in tempo.
SALARY
· Current PPS teachers will be compensated up to 60 hours at the hourly workshop rate
o $30/hour (before June 30th)
o $33/hour (after July 1)
· If the successful candidate is not currently a PPS teacher, they will be compensated up to 40 hours at the workshop rates listed above.
WORK SCHEDULE
Summer 2026 June – August, exact dates vary
NUMBER OF POSITIONS
1 per High School
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Organize and lead the Summer Marching Band Camp.
2. Write pre-game and half-time marching band shows with appropriate and tasteful music and marching drills.
3. Schedule and conduct rehearsals during the summer months in preparation for the marching band season, parades, and other community events.
4. Ensure proper uniforms are performance ready (i.e. laundering and dry cleaning).
5. Order and secure all necessary equipment and materials for camp (i.e. drum sticks, reeds, mouthpieces, etc.).
6. Submit building permits in a timely manner that include rehearsal and camp dates, and maintain open communication with the building administration and custodial staff.
7. Provide and assume responsibility for the supervision of students during rehearsals and performances both on and off campus.
8. Establish a positive rapport with students and their families.
9. Be visible in the community and participate in community events.
10. Maintain communication with students, parents and school administration regarding calendar of events/performances.
11. Prepare a calendar of events for the school year.
12. Notify the Coordinator of Performing Arts regarding transportation needs at least 2 weeks prior to an event/performance.
13. Maintain a balanced transportation budget.
14. Participate in the annual All-City Marching Band Festival and local festivals.
15. Maintain Emergency Care Forms for all marching band members and have available during camp.
16. Ensure that all students participating in Marching Band Camp have a current/updated physical prior to the start of camp.
17. Secure permission slips from all band members for participation in all off-campus events.
18. Establish, publish and distribute guidelines/rules of conduct for governing student behavior for on and off-campus events.
19. Instruct students in the proper care and maintenance of musical instruments and uniforms.
20. Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the department's or school’s goals and objectives and the District's mission and Superintendent's Priority Goals
EDUCATION REQUIRED
· Bachelor’s Degree
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED
· Valid PA K-12 Music Education Teaching Certification
For more information on Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Education Certification Requirements visit the a href="https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/PAEducators/Pages/PACerts.aspx">PA Department of Education’s Certification Types and Codes webpage .
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
· Knowledge of PPS policies and procedures.
· Experience and familiarity with the academic, socio-emotional, and cultural needs of urban students and have demonstrated success in working with these students and their parents.
· Ability to cultivate relationships and build a strong culture among staff, students, and families in order to achieve goals.
· Operate with a high level of personal responsibility and optimism.
· Enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district.
· Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.
· Working conditions for this position are established and managed by the supervisor
SELECTION PROCESS
· Interviews will be held at the discretion of the Curriculum and Instruction Performing Arts Department
APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA
· One (1) year minimum of successful experience in a marching band at the undergraduate level, writing pre-game and half-time shows and/or 1 year of experience performing in an undergraduate marching band
· Experience teaching instrumental music at the middle or high school level
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Staff Absence Policy:
· Staff are expected to be present for their entire work schedule during the duration of the Summer Marching Band Program.
· Sick Leave will be awarded to PFT represented employees based on Article 144, Section 6a2 and 6b of the Pittsburgh Federation of Teacher's (PFT) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
· Any additional absences during the work schedule will be docked from the staff's pay.
· If any staff is absent more than 2 days, the staff may be removed from their position and will only be paid for the days worked.
Salary Info In Job Description
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : ALLDERDICE HIGH SCHOOL
Group : NOT REPRES
Posting Start : 05/21/2026
Posting End : 12/31/9999
