CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
NOTICE OF VACANCY
April 13, 2026
POSITION: NHS Marching Band Front Instructor (Color Guard) (Job # 3622)
LOCATION: Northern High School
JOB SUMMARY: The marching band front instructor is the representative of the principal to ensure that the marching band has a reflective representation of the school community. The front instructor will work with the administration, band director, students, and adjudicators to assure a successful experience for students and successful public performances. These efforts can be accomplished through band camp, after-school rehearsals, weekend events, and performance events. Front instructors shall enforce and adhere to the policies, rules, and guidelines of the Board of Education, the school, the Maryland Music Educators Association and the Tournament of Bands Association.
REPORTS TO: School Principal
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Demonstrated management, leadership and human relations skills
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Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions
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Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion
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Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the duties and responsibilities listed below
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Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Select uniforms for front members to co-ordinate with the show concept.
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Attend the rehearsals, band camps, and performances, actively participating in assisting students in sectional and whole group rehearsals.
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Teach color guard basics (flag footwork, marching footwork)
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Choreograph and teach the routine for the show.
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Assign equipment responsibilities and assign equipment to students.
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Work with the band director to co-ordinate the flags and props for the show.
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Work with the drill writer to check the positioning of the color guard in each musical selection.
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Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Band Director that will provide for a successful program.
OTHER DUTIES: Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal and/or Athletic Director
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires significant periods of standing and walking, and is performed in a typical school environment
UNUSUAL DEMANDS: None
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current year Extra Pay for Extra Duty Longevity Pay Schedule.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: School Year 2026-2027 - Fall Season - 8/12/2026 - 11/13/2026
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.
This position remains open until it is filled. Interviews may begin as early as April 13, 2026. References must be directly related to work experience and must include immediate supervisor.
State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.
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House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement
Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise have direct contact with minors.
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Nondiscrimination Statement
Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.
Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
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Director of Student Services
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Director of Human Resources
443-550-8000
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.
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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.
Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that they have been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.
Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:
Ms. Cecelia Lewis
Director of Student Services
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Employees may report allegations of harassment to:
Mr. Zachary Seawell
Director of Human Resources
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation into any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.
Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.
