EC270504 Summer Band Camp Assistant Guard Instructor

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

Posting Date: 05 May, 2026

Notice of Vacancy

Effective:  2025-2026 School Year

POSITION: Band Camp Assistant Guard Instructor

Buckhannon-Upshur High School

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal/Band Director

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Summer Band Camp Term: July 13-17, 2026: 8am-12 pm, July 20- July 24, 2025: 8am- 5pm, Ongoing

SALARY: $1000

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and UCBOE Policy 5010

JOB SUMMARY: Provide appropriate instruction to Buckhannon Upshur-High School band students and insure that the students meet the learning objectives.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend band camp during the full duration of instructions.
• Attend Football games throughout the season
• Assist the guard instructor in the teaching of routines and supervising the student members
• Train student leaders to be self-sufficient in guiding the section through out the season
• Participate in group physical conditioning with students
• Create Color Guard and majorette routines for field show, pregame sequence and parades.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in related area preferred. Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate; Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.

Minimum of two years of marching band instruction experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, and use technology such as computers and multi-media equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 – 20 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. 

The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Please apply online at https://www.upshurschools.com, under "Employment Opportunities". 

Required for ALL applicants. 

1. Application
2. Current Transcripts (if applicable)
3. Copy of West Virginia Certifications (if available/applicable)
4. Resume including references
5. Copies of past two (2) evaluations (if applicable)

"As required by federal laws and regulation, the Upshur County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, handicapping condition, or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201, phone no. 304-472-5480; or to the Section 504 Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia, 26201, phone no. 304-472-5480; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, phone no. 304-558-7867; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, phone no. (215) 596-6795."