Band Technical Assistant: Woodwind/Visual Tech

The Band Technical Assistant will assist the SMHS Band Directors with their instructional duties in regards to the Rattler Marching Band during the Fall semester.

• Ensure communication with the Band Director and the other staff members to develop movement to meet the drill requirements
• Attend all rehearsals and performances, instruct members in fundamental and advanced techniques as needed
• Create rehearsal plans in cooperation with the Marching Band Director
• Schedule and conduct extra rehearsals for the unit, in addition to the scheduled marching band rehearsals as needed
• Provide technical instruction to students participating in SMCISD marching band
• Assist the staff at extracurricular events, events (including but not limited to: football games, parades, and UIL activities)
• Work within schedules of band classes and before/after school schedules as assigned by the campus band director
• Follow guidelines established by SMCISD as well as federal and state law pertaining to band
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students
• Communicate with the band directors to insure coordination of instruction
• Establish and maintain open communication with district staff, band directors, parents, and students
• Maintain professional relationships with district staff, colleagues, band directors, parents, and students
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain high expectations for the level of performance from band members during the warm-ups and give attention to individual members
• Make sure the band is prepared/equipped for rehearsals and performances
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with other staff
• Tools/Equipment Used: instruments, platforms, and audio equipment
• Posture: Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, etc.
• Motion: Repetitive hand/arm motions, frequent hand gripping, reaching, bending, etc.
• Lifting: Occasional light to medium lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds)
• Environment: Frequent outdoor exposure, prolonged travel
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; Work with frequent interruptions, ability to communicate; ability to instruct
• May not exceed 20 hours of work each week
• Must clock in and out for hours worked

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma
• UIL RMA Portal Certificate of Completion

Experience

• A background in high school marching band performance
• A background in college marching band performance
• Experience in high school marching band preferred
• Experience in college marching, drum corps, or color guard preferred

• Capacity to follow marching drill design
• Ability to evaluate student performance and assist in improving individual and group skills
• Strong organizational skills, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to recognize mistakes in movement and sound and demonstrate methods of instruction to cause improvement through student understanding