Academy School District 20·Colorado Springs, Colorado
The instructor will teach woodwind students in sectional and large group settings while providing visual and marching technique guidance. They will also collaborate with staff and directors to support full ensemble rehearsals throughout the marching band season.
Recruiting Start Date: 04/13/2026
Estimated Start Date: 05/01/2026
Liberty High School is seeking to hire a woodwind instructor to assist with teaching flute, clarinet, and saxophone students in sectional and large group settings within the Marching Band.
Applicants will also work with students on visual responsibilities and marching technique.
Though woodwinds will be the main focus, applicants will also assist in full ensemble rehearsals.
Applicants will work as part of a team with other coaches, band staff, and directors to deliver high quality instruction to students throughout the marching band season.
Prior experience through performance and/or coaching is preferred.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to teaching and working with students, coordinating and communicating with administration, staff, and community members.
Performs temporary, instructional-related activities at the direction of a licensed staff member
Compensation for all hired extra pay positions (coaches, sponsors, ancillary instructors, etc.) is contingent upon the specific athletic, activity, or academic event being approved by the District to occur during the school year related to this position/posting.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.
The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
The incumbent operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.
The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
7.5 hour(s) per day
Number of Days per Year: 183 Days M-F
Benefits: Eligibility:
Under Part-time - Ineligible
For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org) [https://www.asd20.org/careers/employee-benefits/].
FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt)
Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.
lianne.thiessen@asd20.org
Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and possess the ability to work effectively with students and staff. Prior experience in performance or coaching is preferred for this instructional role.
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