Coach (Prop 28): Percussion Caption Head - Independence High School

About the role

We are one of California’s largest high school districts, offering rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We provide a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of preparing students for success in college and career. In addition to competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we emphasize personal professional development.

The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) seeks a skilled and passionate percussion specialist to work with one or more of the district’s high schools Marching Band and/or Winter Percussion programs. Throughout the production, the coach will collaborate with the credentialed teacher at the assigned high school, supporting students across varying skill levels. This role includes rehearsal preparation, instruction, performance support at one or more school sites, and contributing to a high-quality production for a diverse student body.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in percussion pedagogy, rehearsal planning and implementation
• Experience teaching high school-aged students
• Experience teaching small and large group instruction

Must complete Edjoin online application and submit resume and letters of recommendation/reference. Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an integral member of the production design team
• Design and/or teach music designed for the show to the percussion members
• Design and/or teach exercises specific to the percussion members
• Coordinate staff responsibilities with other instructors
• Assist the director with communicating program information to the percussion members
• Attend rehearsals and performances as scheduled with the director
• Stay advised as to the director’s goals and agendas regarding timelines/deadlines for materials to be produced and/or learned by the students
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment

This is a seasonal position tied to a specific season or production:

• Marching Band: one season/production
• Winter Percussion: one season/production