Job Description

The Syracuse City School District is On the Rise! We are 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. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals.

The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K–12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color.

WHO WE WANT:

Successful SCSD educators are passionately committed to urban education and all in for Syracuse students. They:

Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels;

Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools or communities, and to closing the achievement gap;

Demonstrate willingness to put the interests of students above all others;

Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in their school and district; and

Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban school environment.

POSITION BEING HIRED:

Music Arranger

POSITION PURPOSE Under the supervision of the Director, the Music Arranger is responsible for arranging and creating music for the Marching Band. This is considered an extracurricular contract.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include:

1. With input from the marching band and color guard staff, arranges and creates music for

the performing ensemble.

2. Engage students to practice, play and perform introduced materials.

3. Assist the staff in relaying the style, meaning and fundamentals of the music written for the

ensemble.

4. Attend rehearsals, sectionals and performances actively participating in assisting students

in sectionals and whole group rehearsals.

5. Monitor and control student behavior according to established procedures and share any

concerns, etc. with the Director.

SALARY:

Salary per Unit 1 contract, prorated per length of season.