Music - Assistant Orchestra Director - Junior High

ROLE AND PURPOSE :

Provide instruction to students in order to develop the skills and ability to excel in chosen area of music. Contribute to music program as a whole and to the individual growth of students involved in music.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification :

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate or eligible for alternative certification

Experience :

Successful experience as music teacher or participation in an applicable music program

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student musician in the program assigned.
• Manage and assist music activities, contests and rehearsals to promote individual growth in musical skills.
• Work with other members of staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure overall educational development of student musicians.
• Assist in establishing performance criteria for ensemble and individual competition and evaluate student's musical abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Significant knowledge of teaching techniques and procedures
• Ability to instruct and supervise students at either or both the secondary and elementary level.

SCHOOL / ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

• Take all prudent and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules and regulations.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Assist in working with appropriate campus administration to schedule and coordinate events.

SCHOOL / ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

Assist in developing and maintain an evaluation of the music program and make changes based on assessment.

ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL / FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Assist in selection of appropriate equipment and instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain and file all reports, records, entry forms and other required documents.
• Assist in maintaining a current inventory of all fixed assets applicable to the program.
• Assist in overseeing the process of cleaning, repairing and storing all applicable equipment.

STUDENT MANAGEMENT

• Properly supervise students during all applicable events.
• Establish and consistently enforce student discipline during performances, rehearsals, contests and while on trips off school property in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
• Encourage and promote, by instruction and positive example, proper conduct in all phases in contest and performance participation.

SCHOOL / COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Establish and maintain open and productive communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, administrators and teachers.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Actively engage in life-long learning.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

MISCELLANEOUS

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Districtwide and area wide travel for various performances and contests.
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
• Possible outdoor exposure to sun and heat (most applicable to high school band positions).

NOTE : In order to minimize current campus disruption, current teachers and classroom assistants may only apply to job postings if the position is a promotion.

A promotion is defined by an increase in salary grade or incremental stipend. This does not apply if the transfer window is open.