Marching Band Drumline Instructor

Marching Band Drumline Instructor Title: Marching Band Drumline Instructor Units: 8 Location: Marple Newtown High School Number of Positions: 1 Effective: 2026-2027 School Year Job Description: Marching Band is a club that is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students at Marple Newtown and offers the students a multitude of activities as well as an opportunity to socialize and make lasting friendships. Qualifications Experience working with school‑age students and coordinating and managing events. Strong managerial, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work with students of all ability levels. Valid PA teaching certificate. Essential Functions A faculty advisor acts as a liaison between the school administration and the club, providing guidance to student leaders and members. Advisors work with student leaders to plan events and create opportunities for inclusion. Advisors work with program staff to communicate information and support and build lasting relationships. Advisors will supervise all club‑related events and meetings. Provide instruction to students in drumline (battery) percussion techniques, including snare, tenor, and bass drum fundamentals, stick control, timing, and ensemble precision within a marching band context. Lead sectional rehearsals and assist with full ensemble rehearsals outside the school day, including band camp and scheduled practices, reinforcing music, drill, and performance expectations. Collaborate with the Marching Band Director and percussion staff to ensure alignment of drumline performance with front ensemble, winds, and overall show design, including integration of musical and visual elements. Assist with performances at football games, competitions, and community events, including equipment setup and maintenance, student supervision, and reinforcement of expectations for discipline, teamwork, and safety. Has read and understands obligations as outlined in MNSD School Board Policies. Other duties as assigned by Administration. Frequency of meetings: September – June; meet 1/week for an hour; 8-10 events per year Approximate number of students enrolled: Approximately 40 students Clearances: In accordance with the school code, Act 24 and all related clearances. Application Procedure Interested candidates should submit an on-line application. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the MNSD Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. Equal Opportunity Statement The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Marple Newtown School District 36 Media Line Road Newtown Square, PA 19073 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Marple Newtown School District