2026-2027 Drill Team Instructor (Head) @ Elsik High School
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Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the overall drill team program for the campus and district. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular drill team activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and district requirements. Plan and administer drill team activities in accordance with campus and district expectations. Plan and prepare to provide students the opportunity to achieve district, region, state, and national recognition.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Dance from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate for dance and level assigned
- Valid Texas teaching certificate for physical education preferred
- ESL Certification preferred or ESL Certification required within two (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in 2010-11 school year
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of overall operation of drill team program
- Ability to manage budget and personnel
- Knowledge of state, UIL, and district policies governing drill extracurricular activities
- Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and date
- Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
- Three (3) years teaching and drill team instruction experience preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
- Direct high school drill team performers.
- Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in drill team.
- Provide for drill team participation at extracurricular events, including football games, pep rallies, parades, UIL, and community service activities.
- Work in a cooperative partnership with High School Band Director for community performances.
- Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
- Support drill team booster club activities.
- Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.
- Recommend policies to improve program.
- Develop and implement plans for drill team program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement both formal and informal.
- Accompany and supervise on all trips.
- Plan and implement organization for any drill team participation in camps, various contests, shows, and audition processes.
- Provide supervisory leadership and management to all component groups within drill team program.
Classroom Management and Organization
- Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, district guidelines, and campus drill team guidelines.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Communication
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
- Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Work to provide campus, District, and community awareness of drill team activities and performances.
Inventory Control
- Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within department.
- Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing of all drill team equipment and performance attire.
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Attend and participate in all professional and faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and board policy in the drill team area.
- Attend annual TDEA professional conference for professional development.
Policy, Reports, and Law
- Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, district rules, administrative regulations, and local school board policy in the drill team area.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
- The employee is expected to adhere to district employee/department/campus handbooks, board policies, AISD procedures, the district Code of Conduct, the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics and all applicable laws.
Budget
- Ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
- Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
- Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
Other
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
- Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s).
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy and the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head
Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide or in-state travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.
Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.
Calendar Days: 197
Pay Grade: P1T
2025-2026 Salary Range Min. $67,527 (Based on previous experience)
Salaries are determined by the number of completed and eligible years of service at an accredited school.
Salary is based on 197 days. If working less than 197 days, the salary will be less.
Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at https://aisd.schoolspring.com/internaljobsettings