Marching Band Director
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Education / Teaching
Business Administration
Location: City of Syracuse
About Our District
The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind or have been considered "hard to serve" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals.
The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre‑K‑12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced‑price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.
Competitive Marching Band Director
Position PurposeTo coordinate, organize, and administer the Marching Band program and provide an effective program of experience for SCSD 7-12 Grade Instrumental Music and Color Guard Students. This is considered an extracurricular contract.
Essential Functions- Choose all music to be performed during the marching band season.
- Conduct try-outs for drum majors and any special units.
- Conduct a Band Camp during the summer.
- Be responsible for the design of band performances.
- Supervise and direct all practices and performances of the marching band.
- Maintain current competition participation (NYSFBC, etc).
- Make recommendations for the hiring of marching band assistants.
- Direct, supervise, and coordinate the work of the marching band assistants.
- Plan practice activities and performances of the marching band in accordance with the School District Policy for the marching band.
- Submit a performance schedule and bus departure time schedule to the high school principal and Directors of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction.
- Maintain accurate inventory of all equipment and uniforms used by the marching band.
- Be responsible for maintenance, repair, overhaul, and storage of all marching band equipment.
- Plan, supervise, and administer any overnight music festival tours in accordance with the school district policy.
- Provide the high school principal with an accurate roster of marching band members for eligibility lists.
- Follow the guidelines regarding student eligibility in extracurricular activities.
- Make appropriate arrangements for use of facilities and practice fields through communication with the Director of Athletics, the middle and high school principals and the use of the district’s online scheduling system.
- Work through the School Business Official for all deposits and expenditures for the Extracurricular Accounts (ECA), following proper procedures.
- Keep accurate records of all receipts, deposits, and expenditures.
- Prepare requisitions for inclusion in the Music Department annual budget, following proper procedures.
- Serve as an advisor to the marching band booster organization.
- Serve as a liaison between the marching band booster organization and the school administration.
- Assist the marching band organization in preparing for all competitions and fundraisers.
- Collaborate with SCSD Communication Specialist and Pride Administrative Assistant to prepare news media releases concerning scheduled performances and accomplishments.
- Maintain any websites and/or social media platforms associated with the marching band.
Marching Band staff, volunteers, and students involved in assigned activities.
QualificationsBachelors Degree
SalarySalary per Unit 1 contract
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