Assistant Band Director

id='p68989_47350'>Assistant Band Director JobID: 68989

Position Type:

Contract/Hourly Employment/Extracurricular Assignment - Professional Personnel

Date Posted:

7/27/2026

Location:

Richwood Middle School/Richwood High School

Date Available:

TBD

Closing Date:

08/03/2026

County:

Nicholas County Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide

Salary/Terms: For the WVSSAC Season. Salary as indicated in the Nicholas County Board of Education Salary Schedule.

Reports To: Principal(s) and/or Band Director

Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building Principal(s) and in accordance with WV State Code 18A-2-12 and WVDE Policy 5310.

FLSA status: Exempt

Qualifications:

• Valid West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate
• Endorsement in Music PK-AD or PK-12 preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instrumental music instruction and performance.
• Possess the ability to assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive band program.
• Ability to attend after school, weekend and out of county rehearsals, performances, competitions and summer band activities.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Satisfactory evaluations and employment record.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

Staff members serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.

Staff members have a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing the school's instrumental music program.
• Assist with instruction of concert band, marching band, pep band, jazz band, and other musical ensembles as assigned.
• Support student achievement in music performance and music literacy.
• Asist with rehearsals, performances, competitions, festivals, and special events.
• Assist with recruiting and retaining students in the band program.
• Help supervise students during rehearsals, performances, travel, and extracurricular activities.
• Assist with inventory, maintenance, and care of musical instruments, uniforms, equipment, and music library materials.
• Collaborate with school administrators, faculty, parents, and community stakeholders to promote the band program.
• Maintain accurate records related to student participation and program activities.
• Comply with all county, state, and federal policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Band Director, or Superintendent.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods during rehearsals and performances.
• Ability to lift and move band equipment and instruments as necessary.
• Ability to travel with students to performances and competitions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position.

Application Procedure: Apply online

Revised: July 27, 2026