Assistant Band Leader

Position Type:
Athletics/ Clubs & Activities/ EPED/Extra Pay Extra Duty
Date Posted:
11/13/2025
Location:
Dieruff High School
Assistant Band Leader
Stipend: $5,261/yr. (2025-26)
The Assistant Band Leader supports the Band Leader by providing essential instructional, administrative, and logistical oversight for the school instrumental music program. This role involves co-directing student ensembles, including the marching and concert bands, during rehearsals and performances both during and after school hours. The Assistant Band Leader plays a critical role in maintaining instrument inventory, ensuring student safety, and facilitating a high-quality, engaging musical experience for all participants.
Key Responsibilities:

Assist Band Leader in planning, rehearsing, and directing various instrumental groups, including marching band, concert band, jazz band, orchestras, and small ensembles/soloists. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and individual instruction to help them achieve their potential in musical skill and intellectual, emotional, and social growth. Collaborate on the development and implementation of plans that fulfill the district\'s instrumental music curriculum requirements. Assist with directing and supervising practices and rehearsals, including after-school practices and summer camp. Select and prepare appropriate, diverse, and high-quality musical repertoire. Provide input for curriculum and lesson plans in alignment with ASD and Pennsylvania State Standards for Music Education. Prepare students for district, regional, and state music festivals, competitions, and auditions. Coordinate and schedule all rehearsals, sectionals, and performances, including evening and weekend events. Maintain a current and accurate inventory of all district-owned instruments, sheet music, equipment, and supplies. Oversee the maintenance, repair, and proper storage of all assets. Recruit and retain students into the music program, coordinating closely with feeder schools. Establish and maintain open, professional, and cooperative communication with students, parents, colleagues, and the community. Supervise students at all times, ensuring a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment. Uphold and enforce all Allentown School District policies and administrative regulations.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated proficiency in teaching instrumental music. Prior experience as a director or assistant director of a school music program is preferred. Proven ability to conduct and lead large and small instrumental ensembles. Strong organizational skills. Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse students, staff, and community members. Ability to create a positive and inclusive environment. Ability to pass required background checks.

Salary: USD 5261 - 5261 per year