Percussion Specialist - Assigned Middle School (2026-2027)
Company: Prosper ISD
Location: Prosper
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum Salary: $33,216/Days: 171 Primary Purpose: Assist band
directors and overall program of instrumental music for the
district. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in
extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all
state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and district
requirements. Plan activities to achieve district, region, and
state recognition. Provide for physical and instructional needs of
percussion students. Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Associates or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university Special Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrate excellent
musicianship and artistry as a teacher/performer Ability to manage
personnel Strong knowledge of music and percussion pedagogy Ability
to implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Strong
communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Knowledge
of applicable federal and state laws regarding education Positive
role model Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance
expectations Ability to maintain confidentiality Detail oriented,
logical, and methodological approach to problem solving Experience:
Two years teaching or private teaching experience Major
Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Assist in preparing middle school
and high school percussionists on all curricular group and
individual projects, including marching band, orchestra, concert
band, all region, and solo and ensemble contest. 2. Establish
performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify
each student’s eligibility to participate in band. 3. Provide for
band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts,
football games, pep rallies, parades, and UIL activities. 4. Comply
with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, UIL
rules, and PISD board policy in the band area. 5. Obtain and use
evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to
determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is
continuous and responds to student needs. 6. Participate in staff
development training programs and special events as assigned
Instruction 7. Develop and implement plans for instrumental music
program and show written evidence of preparation as required. 8.
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student
differences. 9. Present subject matter according to guidelines
established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and
administrative regulations. 10. Plan and use appropriate
instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and
equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and
needs of students assigned. 11. Conduct ongoing assessments of
student achievement through formal and informal testing. 12. Create
an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the
physical, social, and emotional development of students. Student
Management 13. Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance
with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. 14.
Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips. 15. Assist
with student supervision, behavior management, and overall guidance
and development of citizenship. 16. Take all necessary and
reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials,
and facilities. Communication 17. Establish and maintain open
communication by conducting conferences with parents, students,
principals, and teachers. 18. Maintain professional relationship
with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. Other
19. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical
Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under
stress. Frequent district and occasional statewide travel;
prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to
sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather.
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