Driller

Assistant Drill Team Instructor – High SchoolReports To: Performing & Visual Arts Director / PrincipalWage/Hour Status: ExemptPay Grade: Teacher Pay ScalePrimary Purpose:The High School Assistant Drill Team Instructor assists in developing a performing group for public appearances and competitive events in keeping with District philosophies, policies, procedures and programs.All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.Qualifications:Required:Bachelor's degree from accredited college or universityValid Texas teaching certificatePreferred:One year of student teaching or approved internshipSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Ability to instruct and supervise student athletesExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Assists with coordinating with the Director of Performing and Visual Arts, and the Head High School Drill Team Instructor to meet District objectives.Assists with planning a curriculum in the training classes that develops physical conditioning and dance ability for performances.Assists with developing and administering a demerit system to encourage appropriate behavior.Helps in establishing and making known guidelines for acceptable behavior, appearance, attendance and grades in keeping with the drill team constitution.Helps in maintaining an open record keeping system and a consistent system of penalties.Helps in maintaining a system for grade checks.Assists in administering the details of drill team business.Assists in communicating with prospective drill team members and parents regarding the expenses and the time commitment necessary for membership.Assists in handling the budgeted funds and activity money associated with drill team expenses.Assists in overseeing the selecting, purchasing, maintenance and storing of uniforms and props.Assists with schedules and supervises all activities including tryouts, officer elections, uniform days, pep rally and game performances, other public performances, competitive events, practices and summer camp.Assists with plans for transportation and supervision of traveling to games, performances, competitions.Assists in planning drill team performances.Cooperates with the High School Head Band Director to present game performances.Assists in planning and directing performances for public appearances and competitive events.Demonstrates and encourages good sportsmanship, leadership and a sense of group pride.Complies with the job description for the classroom teacher.Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the principal.Working Conditions:The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Frequent district and occasional statewide travel; prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.