Job Description
CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
NOTICE OF VACANCY
July 7, 2025
POSITION: CHSJazz Band Director (Job # 3138)
LOCATION: Calvert High School
JOB SUMMARY: The jazz band director is the representative of the principal to ensure that the jazz band has a reflective representation of the school community. The teacher will work with the administration, students, conductors and adjudicators to assure a successful experience for students and successful public performances. These efforts can be accomplished through after-school rehearsals, weekend events, and performance events. Teachers shall enforce and adhere to the policies, rules, and guidelines of the Board of Education, the school, the Maryland Music Educators Association, The Southern Maryland Music Educators Conference, and the Maryland Band Directors Association.
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 the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Audition students to participate in school and community events and obtain appropriate parent permission.
Prepare students in sight-reading, scales, music literature, and the jazz and blues style of playing. Preparing students to participate in school and community concerts and Tri-County Performance Assessments.
Order music and arrange music literature for the group to perform.
Hold after school rehearsals.
Arrange for purchase and maintenance of equipment.
Arrange for transportation of students and equipment to community and Tri-County performances.
Other duties as assigned by the Principal 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 the Calvert County Public Schools.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: School Year 2025-26
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website –
Interviews may begin as early as July 7, 2025. References must be directly related to work experience and must include immediate supervisor.
State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Director of Student Services
Director of Human Resources
443-550-8000
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: or call 1-800-421-3481.
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 he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.
Students, parents and community members may report allegations of harassment to:
Mrs. Cecelia Lewis
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
Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for 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.
Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights complaint Assessment System at: or call 1-800-421-3481.
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