Position: Assistant Jazz Band Director
Location: Upper Moreland Middle School
Reports to: Athletics & Activities Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Seasonal
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.
SUMMARY:
Upper Moreland School District seeks a qualified candidate to serve as the MS Assistant Jazz Band Director. The candidate should have a strong background in jazz music education and/or jazz performance, and will be expected to conduct rehearsals for jazz bands at a variety of skill levels under the direction of the MS Jazz Band Director. Lead students with learning, practicing, and performing musical numbers and routines. Also assist and direct students in loading and unloading equipment, set-up and break-down of performing space(s), and supervision of students at transportation points at the school.
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 Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.
Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any 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 Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district.