Asst MS Musical Director
Marion Independent School District, Vernon Middle School - Marion, Iowa
Job Details
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Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 20, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)
Job Description
Job Title : Assistant Middle School Musical Director
Reports To : MS Activities Director, VMS Musical Director
Assist the middle school director with practices, costumes, set building and other duties for approximately 12 weeks from September to December. Practices are held before and after school. Includes two performances at the beginning of December.
To support each participating student in achieving a higher level of skill and an increased level of self‑esteem. Promote the overall mission of the school system and work to maximize the educational opportunities available to each student.
Essential Functions
- Teach individual participants the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport and/or activity involved.
- Plan and schedule a regular program of practice in season.
- Work closely with the activities director in scheduling competitions, contests, and performances.
- Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate.
- Maintain necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
- Oversee safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned activity is conducted at all times when students are present.
- Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behaviors at all times, and establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
- Ensure all students have been picked up or have other arrangements made at the end of all practices, competitions, and performances.
Specifications / Qualifications
- Qualifications will be based on sponsorship program.
- OSHA required certificate.
- Background check.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data.
Working Conditions
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.
The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical eight hour workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including at desks, on or near the floor, standing, moving while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee typically works in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.
Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer.
Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, will be directed to the Affidavit and Title IX Coordinator by writing to the respective offices. For questions related to sex discrimination, inquiries may be referred to the District's Equity and Title IX Coordinator.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Milwaukee Area Office, Reuss Federal Plaza, 310 West Wisconsin Ave., Suite 800, Milwaukee, WI., , or TTY . or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, , or , This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level. Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school district's central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.
Position Type
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories
- Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager
- Career and Technical Education > Music
- Classroom Teacher > Music Education
Contact Information
- Sara Cox
- 777 S 15th St
- Marion, Iowa 52302
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