Syracuse City School District
Competitive Marching Band Woodwinds Section Head
Syracuse City School District, Syracuse, New York, United States
About Our District
The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind or have been considered "hard to serve" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre‑K‑12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced‑price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.
Position Being Hired Woodwinds Section Head
Position Purpose Under the supervision of the Director, the Woodwind Instructor is responsible for the planning and instruction of the marching band’s woodwind students. This is considered an extracurricular contract.
Essential Functions
Assist in the instructional delivery of the woodwind section of the band.
Instruct students on their woodwind instrument, at their level, and ensure each student’s progress by providing as much individualization as possible.
Engage students to practice, play and perform introduced materials.
Assist try‑outs for drum majors and seating woodwind musicians.
Assist in preparing the woodwind section for appropriate public performances in keeping with the expectations of the Director.
Attend all rehearsals, sectionals and performances actively participating in assisting students in sectionals and whole group rehearsals.
Assist in teaching drill for the show and checking the positioning of the woodwinds in each musical selection.
Monitor and control student behavior according to established procedures and share any concerns, etc. with the Director.
Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree
Salary Salary per Unit 1 contract
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Position Being Hired Woodwinds Section Head
Position Purpose Under the supervision of the Director, the Woodwind Instructor is responsible for the planning and instruction of the marching band’s woodwind students. This is considered an extracurricular contract.
Essential Functions
Assist in the instructional delivery of the woodwind section of the band.
Instruct students on their woodwind instrument, at their level, and ensure each student’s progress by providing as much individualization as possible.
Engage students to practice, play and perform introduced materials.
Assist try‑outs for drum majors and seating woodwind musicians.
Assist in preparing the woodwind section for appropriate public performances in keeping with the expectations of the Director.
Attend all rehearsals, sectionals and performances actively participating in assisting students in sectionals and whole group rehearsals.
Assist in teaching drill for the show and checking the positioning of the woodwinds in each musical selection.
Monitor and control student behavior according to established procedures and share any concerns, etc. with the Director.
Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree
Salary Salary per Unit 1 contract
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