Marching Band Percussion Instructor, Salem High School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2026-2027]

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Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk12.org/.

The Salem High School Marching Band is currently seeking candidates to fill the following positions for the 2026-2027 Fall Marching Band season:

• Battery Percussion Instructor (drumline)

• Front Ensemble Percussion Instructor

Responsibilities:

• Consistent attendance at Tuesday/Thursday evening rehearsals and Saturday rehearsals and/or competitions (can be flexible with prior notice and planning)

• Coordinate with Band Director and Percussion Director on the season's pedagogical, creative, and competitive goals.

• Introduce, develop, and refine skills needed for competitive marching percussion performance, ranging from beginner to advanced.

• Lead sectional and/or subsectional rehearsals with guidance from the Directors.

• Instruct and provide feedback to students and staff during ensemble rehearsals and in sectional rehearsals.

• Interact with students, parents, and other staff in a professional manner

• Attend staff meetings and maintain open communication with staff members/director

• Maintain equipment and make minor repairs, as needed.

Experience needed:

• Previous experience performing in battery percussion preferred (High School/College/WGI/DCI, etc.)

• Ability and willingness to work with high school students of varying ability levels and different backgrounds

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