Winter Guard Instructor

Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching Date Posted: 6/10/2026 Location: Larkin High School Date Available: 11/01/2026 Position / Title Winter Guard Bargaining Unit NAC Department/Location HS Activities Calendar Days N/A Reports To Building Athletic/Activities Director JD Revision Date 12/11/2023 Supervises N/A Function / Position Summary To help build and maintain a high-quality high school winter guard program, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction and coordinating with the band to provide opportunities for students. Job Duties / Responsibilities Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth. Communicate budget and spending needs with the Marching Band Director. Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders. Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential. Maintain equipment associated with the focus area. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook. 40 hours of specialized rehearsal. Competitive Season: Participate in at least 4 competitions. -OR- Non-competitive Season: Participate in the 14 Basketball games with Pep Band, including halftime performances. Provide/create specialized instructional materials/exercises/choreography. Maintain equipment and uniform inventory. Attendance at Freshman Orientation and incoming 8th Grade Night, as applicable. Manage finances and administrative paperwork for the production. Education Bachelor's Degree in Music Education preferred Illinois Professional Educators License with K-12 music endorsement preferred -OR- High School Diploma required Comparable coursework and/or previous experience teaching color/winter guard Experience / Knowledge Strong musical skills required. Previous color guard/winter guard experience preferred. Previous instructional experience preferred. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints. Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others. Maintain appropriate confidentiality. Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork. Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position. Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism. Physical Demands Must be physically able to maintain the demands of an active high school winter guard program (i.e. performances, parades, equipment moves, etc.). Must be technically proficient in flag and rifle skills. Occasionally requires working in warm temperatures, including outdoors and under stage lights. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment, including chairs, music stands, podiums, and other related equipment. Must work in noisy and crowded environments. Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel. Terms of Employment This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar. For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only. Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director. #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinois School District U-46