2026-2027 Drill Team Instructor (Head) @ Elsik High School

2026-2027 Drill Team Instructor (Head) @ Elsik High School Alief Independent School District – Elsik High School – Houston, Texas. Job Details Job ID: 5669714 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Apr 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026 Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $67,527 (Salaried) Primary Purpose Direct and manage the overall drill team program for the campus and district. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular drill team activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and district requirements. Plan and administer drill team activities in accordance with campus and district expectations. Plan and prepare to provide students with the opportunity to achieve district, regional, state, and national recognition. Qualifications Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Dance from an accredited college or university; Valid Texas teaching certificate for dance and level assigned; Valid Texas teaching certificate for physical education preferred; ESL Certification preferred or required within two (2) years of employment. Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of overall operation of drill team program; Ability to manage budget and personnel; Knowledge of state, UIL, and district policies governing drill extracurricular activities; Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data; Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Experience: Three (3) years teaching and drill team instruction experience preferred. Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Strategies Direct high school drill team performers. Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in drill team. Provide for drill team participation at extracurricular events, including football games, pep rallies, parades, UIL, and community service activities. Work in a cooperative partnership with High School Band Director for community performances. Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events. Support drill team booster club activities. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs. Recommend policies to improve program. Develop and implement plans for drill team program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement both formal and informal. Accompany and supervise on all trips. Plan and implement organization for any drill team participation in camps, various contests, shows, and audition processes. Provide supervisory leadership and management to all component groups within drill team program. Classroom Management and Organization Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, district guidelines, and campus drill team guidelines. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Communication Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. Work to provide campus, District, and community awareness of drill team activities and performances. Inventory Control Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within department. Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing of all drill team equipment and performance attire. Professional Growth and Development Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. Attend and participate in all professional and faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and board policy in the drill team area. Attend annual TDEA professional conference for professional development. Policy, Reports, and Law Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, district rules, administrative regulations, and local school board policy in the drill team area. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. The employee is expected to adhere to district employee/department/campus handbooks, board policies, AISD procedures, the district Code of Conduct, the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics and all applicable laws. Budget Ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed wisely. Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs. Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds. Other Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief. Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s). Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy and the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T‑TESS). Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education