Color Guard Instructor

About the Employer

Phs: Marching Band Color Guard Instructor (Job ID #3965)

Job Summary

The marching band front instructor is the representative of the principal to ensure that the marching band has a reflective representation of the school community. The front instructor will work with the administration, band director, students, and adjudicators to assure a successful experience for students and successful public performances.

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 Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

Duties and Responsibilities:

Uniforms and Show Coordination

Select uniforms for front members to co-ordinate with the show concept.
Attend the rehearsals, band camps, and performances, actively participating in assisting students in sectional and whole group rehearsals.
Teach color guard basics (flag footwork, marching footwork)
Choreograph and teach the routine for the show.
Assign equipment responsibilities and assign equipment to students.
Work with the band director to co-ordinate the flags and props for the show.
Work with the drill writer to check the positioning of the color guard in each musical selection.
Other duties as assigned by the principal or band director that will provide for a successful program.

Other Duties

Performs related work as required or assigned by the principal and/or athletic 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
Longevity pay schedule

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Evaluation:

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

Effective Date of Position:

School year 2026-27 - fall season

Application Procedure:

Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking System located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website www.calvertnet.k12.md.us

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Harassment Statements

Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - child sexual abuse and sexual misconduct prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors.
The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise have direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination 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 in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Anti-Sexual, Anti-Racial and Anti-Disability Harassment Statement

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.
Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that they have been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.

Reporting Allegations of Harassment

Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:
Ms. Sabrina Bergen
Director of Student Services
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Employees may report allegations of harassment to:
Mr. Zachary Seawell
Director of Human Resources
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Investigation and Discipline

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation into any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Prevention and Education

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

Application Instructions

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.