Marching Band: Associate Director — SLHS
Bethel School District 403, Spanaway, WA, United States
Marching Band: Associate Director — SLHS JobID: 13999
Position Type: Classified
Date Posted: 3/16/2026
Location: SPANAWAY LAKE HIGH
Closing Date: 04/17/2026
We are seeking instructors for drumline, visual, brass, and woodwind. The Marching Band will serve students during the summer Marching Band camp and fall Marching Band season. A successful marching band requires instructors to help manage the many facets and after-school commitments that come with an excellent marching band program. Associate Directors are responsible for teaching and rehearsing a major faction within the Marching Band, including leadership when the Director is not present. These factions could be, but are not limited to, Percussion, Front Ensemble, and Marching Visuals. Associate Directors are regularly present throughout the August Marching Band Camp and the ongoing rehearsals throughout the Fall. Associate Directors work with the Marching Band Director to determine the specifics of their work schedule, based on the needs of the students and program. In addition to core duties, instructors must:
Attend August band camp;
Attend all performances;
Assist directors, as needed, with drill writing, equipment maintenance, and/or logistical management.
Desired Qualifications
Enthusiasm for music and marching band.
Availability for all related activities
Demonstrates knowledge of assigned instrument/marching fundamentals.
Organizational and motivational skills.
Successful experience in teaching music/marching band.
Willingness to support the overall music program.
Classroom teacher is preferred but not required.
This is a timesheeted, temporary position.
WAGES AND BENEFITS
Click here to access details on the following: Salaries/Wages - This is a timesheeted position. Pay is $30.00/hour, approximately 40 hours. Insurance Retirement Plans Paid Time Off or Vacation Paid Holidays Other Compensation.
Non-Discrimination Policy Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.
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Position Type: Classified
Date Posted: 3/16/2026
Location: SPANAWAY LAKE HIGH
Closing Date: 04/17/2026
We are seeking instructors for drumline, visual, brass, and woodwind. The Marching Band will serve students during the summer Marching Band camp and fall Marching Band season. A successful marching band requires instructors to help manage the many facets and after-school commitments that come with an excellent marching band program. Associate Directors are responsible for teaching and rehearsing a major faction within the Marching Band, including leadership when the Director is not present. These factions could be, but are not limited to, Percussion, Front Ensemble, and Marching Visuals. Associate Directors are regularly present throughout the August Marching Band Camp and the ongoing rehearsals throughout the Fall. Associate Directors work with the Marching Band Director to determine the specifics of their work schedule, based on the needs of the students and program. In addition to core duties, instructors must:
Attend August band camp;
Attend all performances;
Assist directors, as needed, with drill writing, equipment maintenance, and/or logistical management.
Desired Qualifications
Enthusiasm for music and marching band.
Availability for all related activities
Demonstrates knowledge of assigned instrument/marching fundamentals.
Organizational and motivational skills.
Successful experience in teaching music/marching band.
Willingness to support the overall music program.
Classroom teacher is preferred but not required.
This is a timesheeted, temporary position.
WAGES AND BENEFITS
Click here to access details on the following: Salaries/Wages - This is a timesheeted position. Pay is $30.00/hour, approximately 40 hours. Insurance Retirement Plans Paid Time Off or Vacation Paid Holidays Other Compensation.
Non-Discrimination Policy Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.
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