HHS Marching Band Director (Job # 3764)

HHS Marching Band Director (Job # 3764)
Job ID:

5813904

Application Deadline:

Jul 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jul 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description
CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

NOTICE OF VACANCY

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

July 2, 2026

POSITION: HHSMarching Band Director (Job # 3764)

LOCATION: Huntingtown High School

JOB SUMMARY:

The high school band director is the representative of the principal to ensure that the All-County, Tri-County, District XII, and State events plus the marching band have a reflective representation of the school community. The teacher will work with the administration, students, conductors, and adjudicators to assure a successful experience for students and successful public performances. These efforts can be accomplished through after‑school rehearsals, weekend events, and performance events. Teachers shall enforce and adhere to the policies, rules, and guidelines of the Board of Education, the school, the Maryland Music Educators Association, the Southern Maryland Music Educators Conference, the Maryland Band Directors Association, and the governing body of the competitive marching band circuit in which the school participates.

REPORTS TO:

School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated management, leadership and human relations skills

Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions

Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion

Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the duties and responsibilities listed below

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Nominate students to participate in the All-County, Tri-County, District XII, and State events and obtain appropriate parent permission.

Prepare students in sight-reading, scales, and the required music literature to participate in the All-County, Tri-County, District XII and State auditions, rehearsals, concerts, and Performance Assessments.

Serve as a judge for the All-County and Tri-County Honor Band auditions.

Teach the concert literature to students who are selected for participation in all honor bands at the All-County, Tri-County, District XII, and State levels.

Attend the rehearsals and concerts, actively participating in assisting students in sectional and whole group rehearsals at the All-County and Tri-County levels.

Assist in preparing the rehearsal and concert facilities for the All-County and Tri-County Honor Bands, the District XII Performance Assessment, and the District XII Solo and Ensemble Performance Assessment.

Prepare students for participation in the District XII and State Solo and Ensemble Performance Assessment by assisting in literature selection, performance preparation, and securing an accompanist if needed.

Audition students and select the students who will serve as color guard, percussion, winds, and drum major.

Organize and meet regularly with the Band Boosters to plan fundraising.

Budget monies for the year, including staff, music, uniforms, transportation, and equipment.

Plan and host a one to two week summer band camp.

Select a show concept, order and arrange the music and the drill.

Hire additional staff to assist as per CCPS guidelines.

Work with the Activities Director to secure locations for practice and shows.

Provide for the design, purchase, maintenance, assignment, and cleaning of the uniforms.

Provide for the purchase and repair of all instruments and equipment.

Co‑ordinate the transportation of all students, equipment, and instruments to and from competitions and parades.

Co‑ordinate Boosters or parent volunteers to assist with food, water, concessions, uniforms, transportation, and set up of the pit.

Schedule the marching band season of competitions and parades. Purchase tickets and pay any fees.

Make arrangements for publicity, pictures, and celebrations of success.

Contact businesses for sponsors and trophies.

Arrange chaperones.

Rehearse students on the music and the drill.

Participate in enough competitions to qualify for participation at the state level.

Make arrangements to attend the culminating championship competitions should the group qualify.

Other duties as assigned by the Principal or the Supervisor of Instruction that will provide for a successful program.

OTHER DUTIES
Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal and/or Activities Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position requires significant periods of standing and walking, and is performed in a typical school environment.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS
None.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current year. Extra Pay for Extra Duty and Longevity Pay Schedule.

Position Type:

Extra Duty/Extra Pay

Salary:

$3,427 to $5,487 Stipend

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION:

School Year 2026-2027 – Fall Season – 8/12/2026 – 11/13/2026

EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants are invited to apply through the Applicant Tracking system on the Calvert County Public Schools website. This position remains open until it is filled. Interviews may begin as early as July 2, 2026. References must be directly related to work experience and must include an immediate supervisor.

BACKGROUND CHECK & COMPLIANCE
State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, and who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I‑9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

ANTI‑DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide equal access to all programs and activities and to designated youth programs.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Calvert County Schools

1305 Dares Beach Rd

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

Phone: (410) 535‑1700

Email: Districtadmin@calvertnet.k12.md.us

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